Thames Water, the UK’s largest water supplier, has been hit with a record £122.7 million fine by the industry regulator, Ofwat. This penalty is the largest ever imposed in the water sector and addresses two major breaches: excessive sewage discharges and improper shareholder dividends. Ofwat’s investigation revealed that three-quarters of[Read More…]

The UK government has announced a significant change to planning regulations, aiming to make it easier for homeowners to install heat pumps. Previously, homeowners needed planning permission if they wanted to place a heat pump within one meter of their neighbour’s property due to concerns about noise. This restriction has[Read More…]

In a distressing incident in Carmarthenshire, Wales, a local farmer has pleaded guilty to stealing 73 pregnant ewes from a neighboring farm. Hywel Williams, 40, from Llangadog, admitted to the theft, which he attributed to financial pressures. Some of the stolen sheep were found on Williams’ land, while others were[Read More…]