water companies
Coverage of water companies in the Nexus archive.
- Labour MPs call on water firms to save Britain’s lost lidos
A group of 20 Labour MPs and the Fabian Society are urging water companies to fund the reopening of derelict or at-risk lidos to ensure outdoor swimming is accessible for all. The campaign highlights the importance of lidos during the UK heatwave as a cooling resource.
- Brazil Utilities Triple Their Weight on the Ibovespa Stock Index
Power, water, and gas companies increased their weight in Brazil’s Ibovespa stock index from 5% in June 2021 to nearly 16% in June 2026. The shift reflects a move by the benchmark index away from banks and miners toward steadier, dividend-paying businesses.
- Thames Water should be nationalised, says Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham, Labour’s Makerfield byelection candidate, advocates public ownership of water companies, including nationalisation of Thames Water, as part of his potential Labour leadership. He confirmed this in an interview with the Guardian.
- 'Crackdown' on water companies pumping sewage into Britain's waterways has failed to produce a single new prosecution
A crackdown on water companies pumping sewage into Britain's waterways has failed to result in any new prosecutions. The initiative aimed to address environmental violations but has not led to legal action against the companies involved.