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Tuesday, 23 May, 2023

UK infrastructure
Ofwat probes South West Water over leakage data
Pennon-owned monopoly faces a fine of as much as 10% of turnover
Thursday, 18 May, 2023

Pollution
UK water companies told to put ‘consumers above profits’
Downing Street intervenes after industry admits households will pay £10bn sewage spills bill
Thursday, 18 May, 2023

Environment
UK water industry pledges £10bn investment to stem sewage spills
Environmental campaigners dismiss ‘empty’ apology issued by trade body Water UK
Wednesday, 17 May, 2023

News in-depthUK infrastructure
How attempts to cut sewage pollution in England are being undermined by rising costs
Soaring labour, energy and material charges expected to hinder rapid infrastructure improvements despite mounting public anger
Tuesday, 16 May, 2023

UK politics & policy
UK competition tsar calls for crackdown on utilities ‘ripping off’ customers
Shareholders in water and energy monopolies should receive steady but unspectacular returns, says government adviser
Monday, 15 May, 2023

UK energy
Post-Brexit power trade model adds £1.1bn to bills, energy body warns
Call for greater co-operation with EU after UK’s departure from market coupling regime
Tuesday, 9 May, 2023

Utilities
Water companies to be fined for failing to monitor sewage spills from 2025
Bosses of three utilities in England and Wales agree to waive their bonuses after pollution outcry
Monday, 8 May, 2023

UK infrastructure
UK water company dividends jump to £1.4bn despite criticism over sewage outflows
Payments include internal transfers between complex web of holding companies
Friday, 5 May, 2023

Labour Party UK
Labour plans new water regulator for England and Wales
Party to propose creation of fresh bodies to tackle sewage outflows and flood risks
Tuesday, 25 April, 2023

Pollution
Ministers pledge to make UK sewage spills target legally binding
Opponents say Tory plan ‘useless’ without statutory backing as government heads off Labour’s rival bill
Monday, 24 April, 2023

UK energy
Work starts on UK’s largest solar plant
Project Fortress in Kent forecast to generate renewable power for 100,000 homes
Saturday, 4 March, 2023

Utilities
Supreme Court to hear test case over sewage in UK waterways
Challenge to United Utilities one of a number of legal claims against water companies
Friday, 3 March, 2023

UK energy
Sizewell C nuclear plant funding drive likely to take until end of 2024
UK government must raise £20bn of private finance through debt and equity before construction can start
Thursday, 2 March, 2023

UK energy
Rival UK power groups slam interest-free loans in Bulb rescue
Government support included in sale of failed provider to Octopus threatens to distort energy market, court hears
Monday, 27 February, 2023

Oil & Gas industry
UK oil and gas sector warns windfall taxes are deterring investment
Trade body says levy is pushing explorers away and undermining nation’s energy security
Sunday, 19 February, 2023

UK business & economy
British companies face energy bill cliff edge, experts warn
Industry groups and consultants sound alarm on April reduction in government support
Saturday, 18 February, 2023

Utilities
SES Water up for sale in UK as Japanese owners pay £7.8mn dividend
Company on the market as groups face pressure over debt levels and pollution failures
Sunday, 12 February, 2023

UK energy
UK taking ‘big gamble’ on further drop in energy prices, infrastructure expert warns
While country moves towards renewables, gas storage is still essential, says John Armitt
Thursday, 9 February, 2023

HS2
Jon Thompson to become new chair of HS2
UK audit watchdog chief takes over as government attempts to rein in rail link’s costs
Tuesday, 7 February, 2023

High Speed Two Ltd
HS2 faces more delays and cuts as UK government seeks to rein in costs
Ministers explore options for high-speed rail line which is country’s biggest infrastructure project
Monday, 6 February, 2023

UK energy
Renewables groups sound alarm over UK grid connection delays
Solar, wind and battery storage developers say 13-year wait threatens investment and Britain’s net zero goals
Sunday, 5 February, 2023

Utilities
Breakdown of gas storage talks leaves UK exposed to price surges, say experts
Impasse over subsidies increases country’s dependence on expensive LNG imports
Friday, 3 February, 2023

EY
EY under fire over its two roles at battery start-up Britishvolt
Big Four consultant took over administration of failed company after being paid £500,000 a month as adviser
Thursday, 2 February, 2023

Pollution
Water prosecutions fall in England despite thousands of pollution warnings
Green groups say regulator is failing to hold polluters to account due to years of funding cuts
Wednesday, 1 February, 2023

Octopus Energy
Octopus signals plunge in UK taxpayer bill for Bulb rescue
Energy group estimates government will lose just £260mn after takeover of collapsed power supplier