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It’s hoped that the penalty will act as a "clear warning" to the whole water sector, regulator Ofwat said.

A fault at a Southern Water supply works has left thousands of people without water and forced schools to close.

Ofwat mandates bill reductions next year due to poor performance in addressing sewage spills and water leaks

Customer disputes over sewage spills, billing mistakes and water meters soar in past year

Troubled firm has until 7 October to agree to extension, according to holding company accounts

Contingency plan using sea tankers to deal with future shortages would be paid for from customers’ bills

Water company bosses could face time in prison for repeatedly polluting the UK’s rivers and seas, under new legislation set out by the government.

Move by ratings company Moody’s puts Thames in breach its operating licence but Ofwat likely to hold off on large fine

CEO and CFO given total of £616,000 for a year in which some residents struggled to go about daily lives

Ofwat to investigate circumstances around payment of dividend to intermediate parent company

Exclusive: public anger over river pollution affecting employee safety, union survey suggests