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People's Commission Challenges Government Inquiry into Water Crisis
A "people's commission" will investigate England and Wales' water industry's sewage pollution and financial issues, starting March 27th, challenging a government inquiry deemed too narrow in scope. Water bills will rise £123 this year.
People's Commission Challenges Government Inquiry into Water Crisis
A "people's commission" will investigate England and Wales' water industry's sewage pollution and financial issues, starting March 27th, challenging a government inquiry deemed too narrow in scope. Water bills will rise £123 this year.
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England Sewage Spills Double in 2023: Real-Time Map Exposes Crisis
A new real-time map reveals that England's water companies more than doubled sewage spills into rivers and seas in 2023 to 3.6 million hours, sparking calls for greater transparency and action amidst concerns over water quality and public health.
England Sewage Spills Double in 2023: Real-Time Map Exposes Crisis
A new real-time map reveals that England's water companies more than doubled sewage spills into rivers and seas in 2023 to 3.6 million hours, sparking calls for greater transparency and action amidst concerns over water quality and public health.
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48% Bias Score

England and Wales Face 26% Water Bill Hike
Starting April 1st, 2025, average annual water bills in England and Wales will rise by 26% (£123) to £603 due to Ofwat's allowance for inflation-busting hikes to fund crucial infrastructure upgrades, with Southern Water customers facing the largest percentage increase (47%).

England and Wales Face 26% Water Bill Hike
Starting April 1st, 2025, average annual water bills in England and Wales will rise by 26% (£123) to £603 due to Ofwat's allowance for inflation-busting hikes to fund crucial infrastructure upgrades, with Southern Water customers facing the largest percentage increase (47%).
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56% Bias Score

United Utilities concedes to release Windermere sewage data
Following a legal battle, United Utilities conceded to release data on treated sewage discharged into Windermere, after the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ruled the information should be public; the company had argued the data was unverified and might harm public confidence, but has now wit...

United Utilities concedes to release Windermere sewage data
Following a legal battle, United Utilities conceded to release data on treated sewage discharged into Windermere, after the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ruled the information should be public; the company had argued the data was unverified and might harm public confidence, but has now wit...
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40% Bias Score
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