Thames Water is under investigation by Ofwat after the company admitted it will not complete more than 100 environmental schemes funded by customers. The regulator will look into whether delays to the plans mean England's largest water firm has breached its licence.

British water regulator Ofwat said it would investigate Thames Water over delays to hundreds of environmental improvements to determine whether the struggling utility had breached its obligations which could result in fines.

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Water regulator Ofwat has launched an investigation into Thames Water over concerns it will not complete more than 100 environmental schemes funded by customers.

Water regulator Ofwat has launched an investigation into Thames Water over concerns it will not complete more than 100 environmental schemes funded by customers.

Thames Water is seeking further hikes to customer charges despite facing criticism for substantial bill increases and executive bonuses amidst a backdrop of environmental failings. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

British water regulator Ofwat said it would investigate Thames Water over delays to hundreds of environmental improvements to determine whether the struggling utility had breached its obligations which could result in fines.

Thames Water is under investigation by water regulator Ofwat over whether the delayed delivery of environmental protection schemes means the company has breached its obligations.