The number of serious water pollution incidents increased by 60 per cent last year, a watchdog has found. Water Minister Emma Hardy said it's "a complete disgrace" and that it's "clear regulation isn't working".
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Sir Ed Davey has called for the temporary nationalisation of Thames Water as he reacted to the latest figures in the ongoing sewage crisis. Mr Davey also criticised the government's handling of the..
There were 75 such incidents, up from 47 in 2023, with Thames Water the worst offender and responsible for 33 Serious pollution incidents from water companies... Upworthy Also reported by •BBC News •BBC Local News •Sky News
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Last year had the highest number of pollution events by water companies ever recorded.
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