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Thames Water Expands UK Spending Plan to £19.8 Billion: Thames Water said it will need to spend £1.1 billion ($1.4 billion) more than previously thought to fix ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/thames-water-says-spending-will-have-to-rise-to-19-8-billion
Thames Water Delays Business Plan Update Scheduled for Friday: Thames Water Utilities Ltd has postponed an update to its business plan originally scheduled for ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/thames-water-delays-business-plan-update-scheduled-for-friday
Thames Water Lenders Face Up to 40% Losses If It’s Nationalized: Some lenders to Thames Water could face losses of as much as 40% in the event that it ends up ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/thames-water-lenders-face-up-to-40-losses-if-it-s-nationalized
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Thames Water Debt Crisis: Will it be Nationalized? Will Bills be Affected?: The UK’s largest water and sewage supplier Thames Water is in trouble ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/thames-water-debt-crisis-will-it-be-nationalized-will-bills-be-affected
Paid articlePaid Thames Waters Seeks to Hike Bills by 56% in New Plan, Times Says: Thames Water is seeking to increase customer bills by 56% to fund its five-year spending plan ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/thames-water-resubmits-plan-seeking-56-bills-rise-times
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Yorkshire Water to invest almost £800m in clean up efforts: YORKSHIRE Water is set to invest almost £800 million in cleaning up its network of pipes and ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24257498.yorkshire-water-invest-almost-800m-clean-efforts/
Free Tampa Riverfest to have hip-hop legends as headliner, new activities: The free festival on the Riverwalk will also expand its local market ...
tampabay.com/life-culture/entertainment/2024/04/04/tampa-riverwalk-free-festival-riverfest-arrested-development/
Thames Water Bondholder Warns Haircuts Risk Triggering Contagion: A key creditor to Thames Water has warned that the UK risks deterring investment from its other ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/thames-water-s-key-bondholder-says-crisis-may-hurt-uk-investment
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Failing water companies must not be bailed out by hard pressed customers - Andy Brown
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/failing-water-companies-must-not-be-bailed-out-by-hard-pressed-customers-andy-brown-4578742
Thames Water Creditor Group Picks Advisers After Kemble Default: A group of creditors of Thames Water’s operating company have picked advisers for potential ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-08/thames-water-creditor-group-picks-advisers-after-kemble-default
Paid articlePaid Traders Pile Into Cheap Thames Water Bonds on Restructuring Bet: Money managers are buying up Thames Water bonds that are trading well below their face value ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/traders-pile-into-cheap-thames-water-bonds-on-restructuring-bet
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Stop the fatberg: Why you shouldn't pour cooking fat down toilet or sink: Temperatures in the sewage system are relatively low, meaning the fat swiftly goes hard ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/living/2024/04/10/stop-the-fatberg-why-you-shouldn039t-pour-cooking-fat-down-toilet-or-sink
Victorians know it as Port Phillip Bay — but is that really the right name for it?
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-22/port-phillip-bay-melbourne-naarm-bay-landmark/103692264
Three-year-old boy suffered vomiting and diarrhoea after 'sewage release' on his local beach
itv.com/news/westcountry/2024-04-09/three-year-old-suffered-vomiting-and-diarrhoea-after-sewage-release-on-beach
Steve Coogan blasts United Utilities 'greenwashing' over Windermere pollution: The actor joined a protest outside United Utilities' offices near Windermere as he ...
itv.com/news/granada/2024-04-15/steve-coogan-blasts-water-company-over-sewage-in-lake
Thames Water Bond Haircut Risks Contagion, Barclays Survey Says: The UK’s water industry may struggle to attract fresh financing should Thames Water’s senior ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/thames-water-bond-haircut-risks-contagion-barclays-survey-says
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Investor Concerns: Thames Water Crisis Could Escalate
- A potential failure at the UK’s biggest water provider could carry sector-wide risks, survey finds
- Investors expressed concerns that a failure of an unlisted water company like Thames Water could have “industry-wide” contagion risks, according to Barclays
- It was highlighted that the cost of raising debt in the industry may increase as approximately £45-50 billion is required between 2025 and 2030 based on Moody’s ratings
- Dominic Nash and Peter Crampton of Barclays warned that the situation at Thames Water could have broader sector ramifications
Sewage shocker: Thames pollution doubles in Bermondsey and Rotherhithe: “Filthy” sewage was released into the Thames by Bermondsey and Rotherhithe 40 times in ...
southwarknews.co.uk/news/sewage-shocker-thames-pollution-doubles-in-bermondsey-and-rotherhithe/
Silfield cut off from Wymondham by Anglian Water roadworks: The village of Silfield in Norfolk has been left cut off from Wymondham by ongoing Anglian Water ...
edp24.co.uk/news/24274461.silfield-cut-off-wymondham-anglian-water-roadworks/
Central Devon to benefit from new water restoration fund: Central Devon is eligible for a share in a new Water Restoration Fund (WRF), which will see water ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/central-devon-to-benefit-from-new-water-restoration-fund-681872
Road closures: eight for West Devon drivers over the next fortnight: Drivers in and around West Devon will have eight National Highways road closures to watch ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/road-closures-eight-for-west-devon-drivers-over-the-next-fortnight-674537
Exmouth sea due to be turned yellow : The ocean may have looked an odd colour
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/sea-looked-yellow-exmouth-9244210
Major route shuts days after reopening following emergency works: A major road connecting two districts in the county has shut again after repairs to a burst ...
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/major-route-shut-again-after-repairs-leave-bump-in-road-305660/
New warnings over dangers of entering region's reservoirs: NEW warnings have been issued about the dangers of entering the region's reservoirs.
keighleynews.co.uk/news/24275251.new-warnings-dangers-entering-regions-reservoirs/
Sinkhole opens up on road in Stanley Street in Lowestoft: A sinkhole appeared at the junction of Stanley Street and Walton Road on Monday in Lowestoft.
edp24.co.uk/news/24274720.sinkhole-opens-road-stanley-street-lowestoft/
Plumbing experts say £25 change can save £500 a year: The experts said the device had environmental and financial benefits
walesonline.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/plumbing-experts-say-25-change-29042488
16 million UK households could see water bill hiked to £627: The embattled water supplier has moved to promise to invest up to £3bn more over the next five years ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/16-million-uk-households-could-29045240
Plymouth to benefit from £2m South West Water fines: MP Johnny Mercer has welcomed the environment secretary's announcement that cash made from water fines ...
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/local-news/south-west-waters-2m-fund-9230071
Road closures this week as 10-month £16 million Chester pipeline work continues: Associated works began in January, with work set to continue into late November
cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/road-closures-week-10-month-29047292
MP calls for action on overflowing sewage in Great Barford: MP met with Anglian Water and residents
bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/people/mp-calls-for-action-on-overflowing-sewage-in-great-barford-4601447
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All the North Staffordshire roadworks to avoid this week: It's another week where temporary lights have gone up on various key routes
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/stoke-trent-north-staffordshire-roadworks-9241472
Monitor sewage, gas lines in Dhaka: HC: The High Court today ordered the government to form a committee to monitor the sewage and gas lines in Dhaka city and ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/monitor-sewage-gas-lines-dhaka-hc-3593741
Landmark £500,000 payout from Yorkshire Water over sewage spill which killed "significant" amounts of fish and wildlife kickstarts restoration project
yorkshirepost.co.uk/country-and-farming/landmark-ps500000-payout-from-yorkshire-water-over-sewage-spill-which-killed-significant-amounts-of-fish-and-wildlife-kickstarts-restoration-project-4599138
Waterton Canyon dust mitigation project starts April 29: The annual Waterton Canyon dust mitigation project is closing weekday access to the popular Colorado ...
gazette.com/news/waterton-canyon-dust-mitigation-project/article_341c9763-13a8-53a4-99ff-8b8e12a535c1.html
Lib Dem mayoral candidate promises to improve flood management to reduce sewage discharge
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/environment/lib-dem-mayoral-candidate-promises-to-improve-flood-management-to-reduce-sewage-discharge-4600247
Mass swim protest against plans by South West Water and Canadians: Planetary Technologies and South West Water want to carry out a carbon sequestration trial by ...
cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/gallery/mass-swim-protest-against-plans-9238440
Ilhan Omar’s daughter, Isra Hirsi, boasted about being so 'hyper-woke,' pals call her 'the PC Police'
nypost.com/2024/04/22/us-news/ilhan-omars-daughter-isra-hirsi-boasts-she-is-hyper-woke/
Water district asks judge to kill SAWS lawsuit over Medina Lake water: SAWS says it’s paying millions for water it can’t use, but the water district, BMA ...
expressnews.com/news/article/san-antonio-water-system-bma-medina-lake-19416261.php
Sydney Water denies old pipes and sewers cannot cope with more housing: The state-owned corporation also says it would be able to service housing growth at many ...
smh.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-water-denies-old-pipes-and-sewers-cannot-cope-with-more-housing-20240422-p5flor.html
Upcoming Colchester and north Essex roadworks in May 2024: Roads across north and mid Essex are due to close for up to three weeks for roadworks.
gazette-news.co.uk/news/24258099.upcoming-colchester-north-essex-roadworks-may-2024/
Hedge fund Elliott Management scoops up Thames Water bonds: US manager known for aggressive approach bets markets are too pessimistic about potential losses on ...
ft.com/content/b3925ceb-f6db-4c40-b6f6-7185fddee7ba
Despite the continuous drop in water levels in some dams, water interruption will not be implemented, according to MWSS.
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VIDEO | Severn Trent Water has shared this clip showing build-up in sewers due to people flushing wet wipes and other "unflushable" materials ... Show more
Dogs die after apparently eating poison at Lindley Wood Reservoir: A DEVASTATED dog owner is warning other pet owners to be vigilant after her dog died after ...
ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/24264527.dogs-die-apparently-eating-poison-lindley-wood-reservoir/
Thames Water pushes up spending promise by £1.1bn: Troubled utility asks regulator to approve higher spending and potential rise to bills
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Calls for action, preservation highlight Earth Day events: Environmental activists will call on Gov. Maura Healey to halt the building of fossil fuel ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/21/calls-for-action-preservation-highlight-earth-day-events/
Royal Borough backs call for water authorities to fix 'broken model' of sewage pollution
maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk/news/maidenhead/195981/royal-borough-backs-call-for-water-authorities-to-fix-broken-model-of-sewage-pollution.html
All the roadworks and closures in Hull next week including A63 and Holderness Road 🚗 www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/roadworks-closures-hull-next-week-9237935
Opinion: As the Colorado River has shrunk, we’ve borne the burden. Now California, Nevada and Arizona must help.
denverpost.com/2024/04/18/colorado-river-alternative-plans-denver-aurora-western/
Thames Water-linked firm paid £14m in dividends despite concerns over group: Kennet Properties sells off Thames Water land, whose owner, Kemble Water ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/21/thames-water-linked-firm-paid-14m-in-dividends-despite-concerns-over-group
Sadiq Khan: I’ll make the Thames clean enough to swim in: The London mayor intends to replicate the plans of his Parisian counterpart, who wants to reopen the ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/sadiq-khan-thames-clean-enough-swim-london-mayor-election-2ljqrxs2x
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West Midlands: Water companies say no hosepipe bans: There should be no hosepipe bans this summer water companies say - as photos show full reservoirs after the ...
halesowennews.co.uk/news/24258444.west-midlands-water-companies-say-no-hosepipe-bans/
‘No dividing line’: consultants advising private water companies also work for their regulator, Ofwat
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/21/consultants-private-water-companies-work-regulator-ofwat
Sewage 'bubbles out of manholes and flows down street' in 'overdeveloped' town: Several residents from Newent say their market town is growing at a faster rate ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/sewage-bubbles-out-manholes-flows-9235855
What is being done about sewage in Herefordshire's water?: THE news about our rivers continues to get worse.
herefordtimes.com/news/24261440.done-sewage-herefordshires-water/
Jeremy Hunt Says Thames Water Customers Shouldn’t Pay for Its Mistakes: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said consumers in the UK shouldn’t foot the bill for mistakes made ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/hunt-says-thames-water-customers-shouldn-t-pay-for-its-mistakes
Paid articlePaid Thames Water Crisis: Hedge Funds Are Shorting UK Water Companies: Hedge funds including Millennium Management and Arrowstreet Capital are shorting the assets of ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/hedge-funds-including-millennium-are-shorting-uk-water-companies
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Man injured working on Auckland’s Central Interceptor wastewater pipe: A man hurt when he became trapped between a sheet pile and a beam while working six metres ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/emergency-services-called-to-auckland-construction-site-incident/JE55WMUBYNEDTCTHLL46H3IJG4/
Somerset: Frome Road to close for Bristol Water roadworks: Frome Road in Somerset is set to close in order for Bristol Water to conduct essential roadworks
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24265109.somerset-frome-road-close-bristol-water-roadworks/
In Pictures: Traffic delayed for over an hour on major Sussex road due to temporary traffic lights
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/transport/in-pictures-traffic-delayed-for-over-an-hour-on-major-sussex-road-due-to-temporary-traffic-lights-4595291
Damaged manhole which spilled sewage into Ouseburn to be repaired: The manhole is thought to have been damaged due to "extreme rain and flooding" in ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/damaged-manhole-repaired-ouseburn-gosforth-29026641
Week of repair work expected for sinkhole: Severn Trent have accepted responsibility for a town-centre sinkhole, and are set to begin repair works.
newarkadvertiser.co.uk/news/week-of-repair-work-expected-for-sinkhole-9362451/
Fluoride likely to be added to Cornwall's drinking water: Cornwall Council will ask South West Water to add fluoride following a review in a bid to tackle the ...
cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/fluoride-likely-added-cornwall-drinking-9234333
Watch: sewage floods that sparked Berkshire protest: Shocking footage showing sewage seeping into waterways and water coming up from the earth that sparked a ...
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/24263201.watch-sewage-floods-sparked-berkshire-protest/
Road renamed after raw sewage put families at risk: A street in Hampstead Norreys near Newbury has been given a comical new name.
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/24263103.road-renamed-raw-sewage-put-families-risk/
Thames Water Is Just One of Privatization's Failures Stacking Up for the UK: A wholesale return to public ownership is no answer, after fiascoes from water ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-19/thames-water-is-just-one-of-privatization-s-failures-stacking-up-for-the-uk
Water firms painted as the bad guy, Southern Water director complains: Campaigners lambast George Eykyn’s suggestion that water companies have been unfairly ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/water-firms-painted-as-the-bad-guy-southern-water-boss-complains-nnqrnmjz8
Paid articlePaid Whitehall blueprint for Thames Water nationalisation could see state take on bulk of £15bn debt
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/18/whitehall-blueprint-for-thames-water-nationalisation-could-see-state-take-on-bulk-of-15bn-debt
Burst water main causing significant delays on major road on Hayling Island, Portsmouth Water confirms
portsmouth.co.uk/news/traffic-and-travel/burst-water-main-causing-significant-delays-on-major-road-on-hayling-island-portsmouth-water-confirms-4596791
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Children sick on ‘Sewage Street’: At least one child has reportedly become ill in one of the worst areas for sewage contamination in the district.
newburytoday.co.uk/news/children-sick-on-sewage-street-9362296/
Wall Street Breakfast: Riddled With Rates: This article discusses the dwindling odds of rate cuts amid hot inflation, costs to comply with EPA's PFAS rule ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4683258-wall-street-breakfast-riddled-rates
Maynilad's leaked pipe caused the formation of the sinkhole along Sales Road in Pasay City, the MMDA revealed.
Tories hold three quarters of worst-hit seats for sewage spills: Conservative MPs face a ‘reckoning at the ballot box’ from voters angry over pollution say ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/tories-hold-three-quarters-of-worst-hit-seats-for-sewage-spills-clean-it-up-scw2kx6z2
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‘New sewage facility needs locating so town can grow’: A new sewage pumping station would be needed if a 1,350-home development wins approval.
lincsonline.co.uk/stamford/news/new-sewage-facility-needs-locating-so-town-can-grow-9361985/
'No hosepipe bans this summer' as photos show full reservoirs after rainfall: The country's largest reservoirs are seen bursting with water following record ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/uk-news/record-rainfall-uk-prompts-water-28998098
Severn Trent worker, 36, found dead in top Marriott hotel: An inquest has been held into the death of dad Adam Dizenobia
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/severn-trent-worker-36-found-9228768
Wild swimmers versus children’s home in war over brownfield site: A battle over the future of a former Thames Water depot in Waltham Forest could see it become a ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/wild-swimmers-versus-childrens-home-in-war-over-brownfield-site-gglkm0mm5
Paid articlePaid Yeoh siblings the biggest gainers on Forbes 50 richest Malaysians list 2024: KUALA LUMPUR: Global media group Forbes, in its annual wealth rankings ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/04/16/yeoh-siblings-the-biggest-gainers-on-forbes-50-richest-malaysians-list-2024
Schools closed as water main bursts: The problem affected customers in Fairford and led to the closure of Farmor’s School and Fairford C of E Primary School
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/cotswold-burst-main-pipe-leads-9231074
The tragic death of Maureen Gilbert: why did a much-loved mother die in her flooded home?
theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/17/tragic-death-maureen-gilbert-much-loved-mother-die-flooded-home
Yorkshire Water investing £8.9m in wastewater treatment works including at the River Don
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/environment/yorkshire-water-investing-ps89m-in-wastewater-treatment-works-including-at-the-river-don-4593962
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