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1 week ago

The Guardian view on the water industry: a return to public ownership should still be on the table | Editorial

Labour could have chosen the public interest over the profit motive when reorganizing the water industry in England and Wales. Despite polling showing support for publicly owned water companies, the government ruled out reversing the 1989 water privatization.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

English water firm doubles CEO's pay despite elevated concern' over finances

Despite concerns from regulators regarding its financial situation, Affinity Water has doubled the pay of its chief executive, Keith Haslett, to 1.6 million for the 2024-25 financial year, up from 709,000 the prior year.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

How to check if you're eligible for 2,000 compensation for water service failures

Water companies must now compensate households up to 2,000 for service failures, marking a significant reform in the sector.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

While Starmer's hand was forced on British Steel, it's time to forge ahead with more nationalisations | Owen Jones

British Steel's potential nationalisation illustrates the failures of privatisation and highlights the public support for national ownership of essential services.
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