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Harrogate MP warns 'Ofwat must go’ after new info shows Yorkshire Water dumped sewage for 430,263 hours last year

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com  and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Harrogate MP Tom Gordon is calling for industry regular Ofwat to be scrapped after new data has revealed that Yorkshire Water pumped 430,263 hours’ worth of sewage …

Legal action launched against Ofwat’s approval of United Utilities price hikes

Campaigners launch legal challenge against Ofwat for making customers pay its failures

CAMPAIGNERS launched a legal challenge against Ofwat today, accusing the water regulator of unlawfully forcing customers to foot the bill for decades of neglect by the industry.  River Action launched the challenge on the same day water bills per year in …

Ofwat’s new powers add to ‘massive financeability challenge’ facing water sector, says Thames Water chief

MP presents petition in Parliament against ‘unfair’ retrospective water charges

A Rotherham MP has presented a petition in Parliament calling for Yorkshire Water to drop a £47 retrospective charge imposed on residents. The petition, which was signed by more than 1,000 constituents in just over a week, was presented in Parliament by …

Martin Lewis on 'bedroom rule' which could save homeowners £700

Martin Lewis, the renowned Money Saving Expert, has shed light on his 'bedroom rule' for homeowners grappling with soaring water bills. During a segment on ITV's This Morning, he pointed out that households could pocket up to £700 in savings by …

6 ways household bills will go up in 'Awful April': Full list for Herefordshire

With many bracing themselves for the rises, this month has been dubbed  “awful April.” Here is a full list of what is going up. READ MORE: Energy Ofgem’s latest increase to the energy price cap will add £9.25 a month or £111 to the annual bill of an …

Gideon Amos calls for action over sewage

Last year, Wessex Water pumped 404,880 hours worth of sewage into waterways, according to new data published on Thursday. Mr Amos, who worked with local residents to secure Bathing Water status and investment in extra clean-up measures for the River Tone …

The Independent Water Commission has a chance to create meaningful change

Labour set out clear ambitions for infrastructure before the election, including on housing and energy. But its plans for the water sector were less clear. A new Independent Water Commission for England and Wales, headed by Sir Jon Cunliffe, was set up in …

Thames Water appoints Steve Buck as Chief Financial Officer

Thames Water has announced the appointment of Steve Buck as Chief Financial Officer of Thames Water with effect from 7 April 2025. Steve Buck was formerly CFO at Pennon Group and Anglian Water, respectively. Prior to this, he was at Centrica for 11 years, …

Thames Water hopes £37m investment will stop homes, gardens and rivers being flooded with sewage in Mole Valley

Thames Water has said it will spend £37m upgrading its Mole Valley network raising hopes it could spell the end of homes, gardens and rivers being flooded with sewage waste. The private utility company came in for heavy criticism for the “damage it has …

Martin Lewis' 'bedroom rule' could save you up to £700 on your water bill

Money-saving maestro Martin Lewis has dished out his 'bedroom rule' to help homeowners combat the steep increase in water bills. The personal finance whizz shared his tips on ITV's This Morning, explaining that a simple switch based on the …

Martin Lewis explains 'bedroom rule' which could save £700

Financial guru Martin Lewis has spoken out about his 'bedroom rule' as homeowners are facing massive rises in their water bills. Speaking on ITV's This Morning the personal finance expert said that people can save £700 by making a switch based …

Gold rises as markets await US tariffs; Heathrow airport was warned about power supply in days before closure – as it ...

European stock sell-off gathers pace as pharma shares slideThe sell-off in European stock markets has gathered pace, and pharmaceutical stocks are among the biggest fallers ahead of Donald Trump’s tariff announcement later today. The Stoxx 600 healthcare …

Experts share how you can still beat ‘awful April’ bill spikes

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Thames Water Raw Sewage Discharges ‘Up 50 percent In A Year’

Despite widespread concern about the state of the nation’s waterways, with just 14 per cent of them classified as having good ecological status, and despite significant public outcry about water supplier pollution rates, raw sewage discharges by …

UK households with water supply at risk of £703 charge from this week

UK households with water supplies are at risk of waking up to £703 bills following a hike this week. Customers of Southern Water, the struggling utility company that covers parts of south-east England including Hampshire and Kent, face a 47% rise, to a …

UK households waking up £799 worse off today after new rule in England starts

As of today – April 1, 2025 – millions of households across the UK are waking up to higher bills across energy, water, broadband, mobile and more. UK households are waking up £799 worse off from today after a string of rule changes kicked in. As of today – …

UK households with showers in bathroom being handed free £139 to make one change

Water charges will rise by £11 a month on average from April following regulator Ofwat’s price review, but this can vary depending on region and water company. In some regions, such as Southern Water, customers face increases as high as 47%. If you don’t …

New Sri Lankan Govt. Continues State Policy of Impunity, Denying Justice for Tamils - TGTE

Proves ICC & ICJ are the Only Forums for Accountability COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) said in a press release that the New Sri Lankan Government Continues State Policy …

As LA County Restructures Homeless Services, the Social Impact Sector Calls for Increased Collaboration

Center for Nonprofit Management issues a statement on the 4-0 vote from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to dismantle LAHSA LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the Los Angeles County Board of …

San Diego & Imperial SBDC Director Daniel Fitzgerald Joins Statewide Push to Expand Small Business Resources

Recognition from State Treasurer and Lawmakers Underscores the Vital Role of SBDCs in Economic Development SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Daniel Fitzgerald, Regional Director of the San Diego and Imperial …

Richard Bland College Gains Its Independence

Richard Bland College is no longer tied to William & Mary and now operates as an independent institution. SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE, VA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- [UPDATE] Late Wednesday, the Virginia General Assembly accepted …

University Archives' online-only auction, April 23rd, will feature over 60 lots dedicated to Abraham Lincoln

The Abraham Lincoln Collection represents over 60 lots ranging in estimate from $200 to $800,000, with over 12 items either written by or signed by Lincoln. WILTON, CT, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A vivid and lifelike …

Omar & Serena Ali Host Exclusive Fundraising Event for Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Esteemed Atlanta developers and community advocates Omar and Serena Ali, owners of Ali Development, hosted an exclusive private fundraising event in support of City of Atlanta Mayor …

Justice for our children: time for all South Africans to act

JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Media Statement by Safer South Africa Foundation Justice for our children: time for all South Africans to act Social crimes, including gender-based violence, at institutions …

Harry Theoharis: 'The danger of a third term in global institutions like the UNWTO'

MADRID, SPAIN, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harry Theoharis, candidate for Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), has issued a warning about the dangers of seeking a third term in global institutions, calling for …

Federal Cuts Threaten History and Culture in Idaho

Idaho Humanities Council Needs Support BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The future of the Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) is at risk due to DOGE cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). These drastic …

Main Street Economics Joins Thought Leaders and Experts to Address National Debt Crisis

‘Fiscal Sanity is Just an Education Away’ WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Main Street Economics a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to providing economic education to the American public is …

OSCE to present programme on empowering young women for peace in Central Asia in initiative with European Union

TASHKENT, 4 April 2025 — The OSCE and the European Union will be presenting the ‘Young Women 4 Peace Initiative: Empowering Central Asian Young Women Programme’ in Tashkent on 8 April 2025. Journalists are invited to attend the opening session (spaces …

The OSCE promotes interfaith dialogue and environmental awareness in Kyrgyzstan through a tree-planting initiative

BISHKEK, 3 April 2025 – More than 80 government representatives and members of various religious communities gathered in Ataturk Park to plant over 60 tree seedlings, aiming to enhance the urban environment and foster interfaith dialogue. The initiative, …

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 11 America Under President Trump's Leadership

Washington DC, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article:  https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/03/31/week-11-under-president-trumps-leadership/ What an amazing week this has been. So many huge …

After Kharkiv Close Call, American Aid Workers Promise Return to Help Ukrainian Children

The close call marked a dramatic moment for the 12th humanitarian convoy led by the New Hampshire-based nonprofit Common Man for Ukraine. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roughly 10 minutes after a group of American …

Drone Detection Market worth $2,329.9 million by 2029

Delray Beach, FL, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The report "Drone Detection Market by Technology (Radar, RF Scanner, Optical), Application (Critical Infrastructure, Airport, Stadium, Prison, Power Plant, Oil & Gas, Border Security, Military), …

Roots of Peace Launches Global ‘White Rose for Peace’ Campaign on UN Landmine Awareness Day

Transforming Minefields into Vineyards, Orchards, and Fields of Flowers – “Mines to Vines” Movement Expands Worldwide LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roots of Peace, the global humanitarian nonprofit committed to …

Hundreds of Texas Businesses to Testify Against SB3 and HB28 as Texas Hemp Business Council Urges House Lawmakers to ...

AUSTIN, Texas, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hundreds of local businesses, farmers and industry advocates will gather at the Texas Capitol on Monday, April 7 to testify against Senate Bill 3 and House Bill 28, sending a clear message that this …

Richard Bland College Gains Its Independence

As of last night, Richard Bland College is no longer tied to William & Mary and now operates as an independent institution. SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE, VA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Late Wednesday, the Virginia General Assembly …

New Tariffs Reshape the Outdoor Recreation Industry

With skyrocketing costs and supply chains becoming more complex, outdoor enthusiasts face fewer choices and higher prices. SENDY Offers a Resilient Alternative TRUCKEE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Tariffs Reshape …

AMMA Launches “AMMA CERTIFIED USA MADE PRODUCT” Seal for Domestic Manufacturing of Critical Medical Supplies and PPE

New certification is crucial as the USA strengthens its commitment to domestic production following the President’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Medical Manufacturers …