Gove warns water companies – “up your game or face the consequences”
Environment Secretary Michael Gove launched a wide-ranging attack on the water companies yesterday warning them they would need to raise their game on financing structures and operational performance, particularly leakage and pollution, or "face the consequences".
Labour Party renews attack on UK water companies
Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn and Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell have launched another attack on the UK water sector this weekend, restating the Labour Party’s pledge to bring energy, rail, water, and mail services back into public ownership.
FT : water privatisation costs consumers £2.3bn more than necessary
A report in the Financial Times newspaper has suggested that consumers are now paying £2.3 billion per annum than would have been the case if the water companies had remained in public ownership.
General Election: Labour will renationalise water companies if it wins
The Labour Party would take water companies back into public ownership if it wins the General Election, according to BBC news.
Impose levy on highly geared water companies, think tank urges
CentreForum is calling for the imposition of a levy on highly geared water companies as a measure to get a better deal for consumers.
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HUBER Technology - sponsoring and exhibiting at Water Equipment Show The International Centre, Telford 16 May 2024
HUBER Technology are sponsoring and exhibiting at the Water Equipment Show, The International Centre, Telford 16 May 2024. -
HUBER Technology - exhibiting at Utility Live NEC Birmingham 21 – 22 May 2024 - Stand H22
HUBER Technology will be exhibiting at the Utility Live at the NEC Birmingham 21 – 22 May 2024 - Stand H22
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Invertek Drives hits three million milestone - energy-saving VFD technology drives sustainability efforts
Manufacturer of variable frequency drive (VFD) technology Invertek Drives Ltd has celebrated producing its three millionth VFD - just three years after the two-million milestone, demonstrating rapidly growing demand for its energy-saving solutions. -
Future Water announces winners of prestigious awards for innovation and excellence in the water sector
Future Water Association, a leading organisation driving transformation within the water sector, has announced the recipients of its esteemed awards, recognising the outstanding people contributing to the industry.
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