Water companies
South East Water pays out £2.3m in dividends amid widened losses and Ofwat probe
The supplier reported pre-tax losses of £18.1 million for the six months to September 30, against losses of £12.7 million a year earlier.
By Holly Williams, PA Business Editor
Under-fire water sector pledges to fix pollution issues and create jobs
Listed firms Pennon, United Utilities and Yorkshire Water saw shares rise after outlining their investment plans for 2025 to 2030.
By Holly Williams, PA Business Editor
Severn Trent to raise £1bn to help fund transformation plan
The water supplier said the plan is ‘expected to create 7,000 jobs’ across the midlands.
By Henry Saker-Clark, PA Deputy Business Editor
Drivers delayed by increasing number of roadworks caused by water leaks – data
The total number of roadworks caused by leaks since January 2020 was 208,407, according to analysis by the Lib Dems.
By David Lynch, PA Political Staff
Less than 10% of emergency overflows monitored for raw sewage, figures show
Unlike storm overflows, water companies are only permitted to use them as a last resort, such as during power failure or a breakdown of pumps.
By Danny Halpin, PA Environment Correspondent
Water companies should prepare drought plans now – Environment Agency
Areas across England could fall into drought this summer despite above-average rainfall in April, the National Drought Group warned.
By Danny Halpin, PA Environment Correspondent