Govt taking ‘unprecedented' action to combat water pollution
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Govt taking ‘unprecedented' action to combat water pollution
Water and Flooding Minister Emma Hardy unveils the government is taking “unprecedented" action to combat water pollution after Thames Water was fined £122.7m for breaching rules over sewage spills and shareholder payouts.
Report by Ajagbef.
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Water Minister Emma Hardy has acknowledged ongoing concerns about water quality as the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race takes place. She highlighted government action so far, including the Thames Tideway super sewer, but said more progress is needed. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Head of Communities, Erica Popplewell, at The River Trust says “systemic change” is needed as Thames Water are fined £122.7m for breaching rules over sewage spills and shareholder payouts.
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