Sewage spilled into Bristol's waterways thousands of times

Sewage spilled into Bristol's waterways thousands of times

There has been a slight increase in the space of a year

Leadership now vital post-haste as calls are made for bosses to face justice

Many of those responsible for major wrongdoing at the Post Office are no longer in place. That does not mean they should not face the consequences of their actions.

'No more hiding places' - Polluting water bosses face up to two years in prison under new laws

Water company bosses face up to two years in prison if they cover up illegal sewage spills under new laws coming into force on Friday.

Water bosses who lie about dumping sewage could be in the dock by Christmas

WATER firm bosses who lie about dumping sewage could be in the dock by Christmas, Environment Secretary Steve Reed vowed last night. The Cabinet Minister promised Sun readers he would jail polluting bosses, stop spiralling water bills and block dodgy foreign takeovers. GettyEnvironment Secretary Steve Reed vowed water firm bosses who lie about dumping sewage could be in the dock by Christmas[/caption] The new Water (Special Measures) Act, which …

Water company bosses face prison for covering up illegal sewage spills

Ministers have warned there will be 'no more hiding places' for those who flout the law

The UK's spending watchdog says the public has been failed by the government and water regulators, while their bills continue to rise.

The National Audit Office says consumer confidence is at an all-time low. But ministers say they're taking action, including by bringing in rules where water company executives could be jailed for covering up sewage spills. Environment Secretary, and MP for Streatham & Croydon North, Steve Reed says that's not all the government is doing. https://audioboom.com/posts/8711097-environment-secretary-and-mp-for-streatham-croydon-north-steve-reed