Andy Burnham Promises to Scrap £658 Thames Water Bill in First Act as Prime Minister Wednesday, July 1, 2026 andyburnham thameswater waterbills nationalisation publicownership utilities waterindustry profiteering environmentalprotection consumerrights Andy Burnham, poised to become Prime Minister, has vowed to protect households from soaring water bills by scrapping the average £658 charge for Thames Water customers. The company plans a modest £3 increase in 2026, marking … Read More
UK to Ban Plastic Wet Wipes from Supermarkets by 2027 Wednesday, December 10, 2025 wetwipes plasticban environment ukpollution sewagesystem thameswater mpfleuranderson legislation littering wildlife A significant environmental milestone is set for 2027, when the sale of plastic wet wipes will be banned across England, bringing it in line with existing laws in Scotland and Wales. This decisive move aims to tackle the £200 … Read More