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Thames sees 62% fall in pre-tax profits

Thames Water has reported a 62% fall in pre-tax profits for the year to 31 March 2019, as it ramped up investment and pledged to ‘rebuild trust’ with customers and stakeholders. The company also updated on its performance commitments, with leakage down on last year but still missing its targets and extreme weather pushing up its level of complaints.

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Environmental offences cost Northumbrian Water £1.2m

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Moody’s downgrades Southern Water following record fine

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Ofwat issues warning to sector after baring its teeth

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Southern Water needs to ‘improve relentlessly’, says CEO

Southern Water, which has agreed to pay out a record £126 million for “deliberately misreporting” its operation performance at sewerage treatment sites, could still be prosecuted by the Environment Agency.

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When finance becomes a service

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Has totex done its job?

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Ex-military personnel to drive emergency water tankers

United Utilities has recruited seven ex-military personnel to drive its new fleet of water tankers, which are deployed to pump water into networks to keep the taps flowing after a pipe burst or leak. Meanwhile Thames Water is using a “military monster” tanker to help it protect the environment and keep its sewers "running smoothly".

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Unequivocal guidance ‘needed to end nightmare of wet wipe blockages’

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The 3 billion litre question: can AI plug the gap?

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HARVI saves electricity for United Utilities

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Renewables and networks safer bets than retailers

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Thames Water apologises for burst pipe disruption

Thames Water will carry out a “full investigation” to prevent future disruption to customers after a burst pipe in Hampton caused water shortages across areas of west and south west London yesterday (12 June).

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Welsh Water unveils £47m customer dividend

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Interview: Northumbrian Water chief information officer Nigel Watson

What we’re trying to become is the fastest learning water company on the globe. And

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Wessex Water efficiency scheme ‘saves 1m litres’

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Everflow announces business expansion into Warwickshire

Northeast-based water retailer, Everflow Water, has announced the expansion of its business operations with the opening of a new office in Nuneaton, Warwickshire.

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Spotlight: asset management

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Providing help for vulnerable customers where it’s needed

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How to unlock direct mail’s potential

Branding has never been more important for utilities. They have to remain competitive in a

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