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flag UK to fine water firms up to £500K for pollution, with fines paid by shareholders.

flag The UK government has proposed empowering the Environment Agency to impose fines of up to £500,000 on water companies for environmental breaches, including sewage pollution, with penalties to be paid by shareholders rather than customers. flag The move aims to strengthen accountability, improve water quality, and protect ecosystems by enabling faster enforcement for frequent or moderate offences. flag While specific timelines and implementation details remain under consultation, the reforms reflect growing pressure to address long-standing issues with sewage overflows and environmental degradation in England’s water sector.

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