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London Fire Brigade put into special measures by watchdog

London Fire Brigade (LFB) has been put into special measures by a watchdog amid concerns over “unacceptable behaviour” including discrimination and bullying. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services said LFB will now ...

14 Dec 2022 at 16:26

Reforms to unlock biggest private investment in water sector’s history – Reed

Government reforms of the water sector will unlock the biggest private sector investment in its history, Environment Secretary Steve Reed has said. The Cabinet minister addressed industry representatives, academics, investors and environmental ...

05 Sept 2024 at 14:26

New regulations as Labour tries to answer public anger over water companies

The Government is bringing in measures to strengthen regulation of the water industry as it attempts to answer public anger over sewage polluting rivers, lakes and seas. The Water (Special Measures) Bill announced in the King’s Speech ...

18 Jul 2024 at 09:42

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Sewage scandals and bill increases mark year of woe for water industry

Even by the water industry’s standards, 2024 was a torrid year. Firms faced more public anger over sewage spills, Thames Water teetered on the brink of collapse and one company even inadvertently poisoned its customers. It all played ...

24 Dec 2024 at 08:02

Government will clean up Windermere, Environment Secretary Steve Reed to pledge

Environment Secretary Steve Reed is set to pledge to “clean up Windermere” ahead of a drive to ensure “only rainwater” enters England’s largest lake. The Cabinet minister will be in Windermere on Monday as part of a Things Can Only ...

10 Mar 2025 at 11:46

‘Record’ 81 criminal investigations into water sector as sewage inspections soar

A “record” 81 criminal investigations into environmental breaches by water firms have been launched as the Government attempts to show it is getting to grips with the troubled sector. The number of criminal investigations into ...

22 May 2025 at 08:34

Six water companies banned from paying bonuses to senior bosses

Six water companies have been banned from paying bonuses to senior bosses, under new rules that come into force on Friday. Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, Anglian Water, Wessex Water, United Utilities and Southern Water have ...

05 Jun 2025 at 22:30

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