The Latest Breaking News on Droughts

Split comes despite chair’s preference for deal from group including US hedge funds Elliott Partners and Silver Point plus others

Water scarcity is a serious problem in many parts of the world. It adds to inequalities between communities and keeps historical injustices in place. One of the countries where this is an issue is South Africa. The country has a semi-arid climate, frequent droughts and relatively low average annual rainfall.…

In Zimbabwe, control over water is supposed to be decentralised. In other words, the seven regions in the country have the authority to govern their own water resources in the way that best suits their needs.

Defra body, created to overhaul system amid public fury, may force firms to be run for public good rather than shareholder returns

Thames Water has asked to hike bills by 54%

Section of the Thames towpath between Richmond Lock and Kew Gardens was washed into the river amid a torrent of water

Utilities giant ordered to pay out after ‘unsafe’ works left members of public ‘at risk’

Labour MP Clive Lewis to argue for nationalisation and public involvement in management of water companies

Credit rating agency expects English and Welsh companies to challenge regulator’s ruling with CMA watchdog