Govt taking ‘unprecedented' action to combat water pollution
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Govt taking ‘unprecedented' action to combat water pollution
Water and Flooding Minister Emma Hardy unveils the government is taking “unprecedented" action to combat water pollution after Thames Water was fined £122.7m for breaching rules over sewage spills and shareholder payouts.
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The system for regulating water companies should be overhauled and replaced with one body for England and one body for Wales, a landmark review of the sector has advised. The much-anticipated report from the Independent Water Commission, led by former Bank of England deputy governor Sir Jon Cunliffe, outlines 88 recommendations to the UK and Welsh governments. Water minister Emma Hardy says she cannot guarantee the government will implement all 88 recommendations. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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 situation, saying Labour needs to "get its act together". It comes as a watchdog has revealed the number of serious water pollution incidents increased by 60 per cent last year.
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Crisis-hit Thames Water has reported a £1.65bn annual loss, rising debts, and warned that it will take "at least a decade" to turn around its fortunes if it.. Sky News
Head of Communities, Erica Popplewell, at The River Trust says “systemic change” is needed as Thames Water are fined £122.7m for breaching rules over sewage spills and shareholder payouts.
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Sir James Cleverly has returned to the Conservative frontbench as Kemi Badenoch announced changes to her shadow cabinet. Addressing the reshuffle during a visit to a housing site, Ms Badenoch said Mr Cleverly is "a very experienced member of the parliamentary party" who agrees with her position on the ECHR. "I wouldn't bring someone into the shadow cabinet if they didn't agree with me," she added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
James Cleverly has lashed out at the government's handling of the migrant hotel crisis, saying they are "dumping the problem" on local councils. The shadow housing secretary said the government are "living with the consequernces of their complacency and laziness" with regard to border control. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Minister for Legal Migration has admitted she is "concerned" about rising tensions in communities amid ongoing protests. It comes as eight police officers were injured following a demonstration in Epping last Thursday. Seema Malhotra said the government plans on investing "billions" as part of the plan for change to bring investment to "the most deprived parts of our country".
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Cheers erupted at a Croydon fanzone as England’s super-subs struck again to send the Lionesses into the Euro 2025 final. Italy led 1-0 until 19-year-old Michelle Agyemang equalised deep into stoppage time. In extra time, Chloe Kelly fired home the winner on the rebound after her penalty was saved, sealing a dramatic 2-1 comeback win in Geneva. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Reform UK Leader said most of the people protesting in Epping were mums and grandmums. Eight police officers were injured following what started as a peaceful protest outside the Bell Hotel in Epping on Thursday evening. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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