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17 Sep 2026

NewsWater

Image description: A judge’s gavel on a wooden table. Photo by Sasun Bughdaryan on Unsplash   The former chief executive of Southern Water has appeared in court charged with conspiracy to defraud, facing allegations water quality tests were manipulated to avoid millions of pounds in penalties. The BBC reports that Matthew Wright, 60, who denies […]

23 Jul 2026

NewsWater

Photo credit: Daniele Levis Pelusi   The Environment Agency has confirmed that it is bringing criminal proceedings against Southern Water Services Limited, four former employees and three further individuals, following an Administrative Court judgment on 22 July that upheld the Agency’s power to prosecute for offences connected to its regulatory functions. The four former staff, including former chief executive […]