Access to Water
Johannes Radebe: ‘As long as my body will allow, I will do Strictly. That’s my sparkly, magical world’

Johannes Radebe: ‘As long as my body will allow, I will do Strictly. That’s my sparkly, magical world’
One of Strictly Come Dancing’s most beloved professional dancers, Johannes Radebe, speaks to the Big Issue about his life – from growing up in a township in South Africa, to facing homophobic bullying, grief and homelessness, and finding joy in dance. He recently made an emotional return to South Africa with WaterAid
Thames Water wants permission to pollute Britain’s rivers until 2040. No, seriously

Thames Water wants permission to pollute Britain’s rivers until 2040. No, seriously
Thames Water – Britain’s largest water utility – has asked the industry regulator to exempt it from some pollution requirements
Sky-high bills and sewage at its worst in over a century: What is the future of British water?

Sky-high bills and sewage at its worst in over a century: What is the future of British water?
Sewage pollution, sky-high bills and eye-watering shareholder bonuses: Britain’s water system is not fit for purpose, a new review warns
Inside another week of peril for Thames Water while England drowns in raw sewage
Inside another week of peril for Thames Water while England drowns in raw sewage
Water bills are going up in April 2025. Here’s what to do if you’re struggling to pay
Water bills are going up in April 2025. Here’s what to do if you’re struggling to pay
Water isn’t just an environmental issue – it’s a humanitarian emergency

Water isn’t just an environmental issue – it’s a humanitarian emergency
Privatisation’s thirst for profit will never be quenched. It’s time to take our water back

Privatisation’s thirst for profit will never be quenched. It’s time to take our water back
‘Daylight robbery’: Fury as water bills to rise by £31 per year over next five years

‘Daylight robbery’: Fury as water bills to rise by £31 per year over next five years
Thames Water secures £3bn emergency bailout – here’s what it means for your bills and your wallet

Thames Water secures £3bn emergency bailout – here’s what it means for your bills and your wallet
‘Complete disaster’: Outrage as Thames Water reports huge spike in sewage spills… again

‘Complete disaster’: Outrage as Thames Water reports huge spike in sewage spills… again
Rail company sparks outrage over ‘profiteering’ charge for water in London station: ‘Total disgrace’

Rail company sparks outrage over ‘profiteering’ charge for water in London station: ‘Total disgrace’
‘It’s a scandal’: Outcry from Brits to nationalise water companies as bills set to rise – again

‘It’s a scandal’: Outcry from Brits to nationalise water companies as bills set to rise – again
MP Liam Fox on the 21st century battle for water and why we must be careful about strawberries

MP Liam Fox on the 21st century battle for water and why we must be careful about strawberries
Time has been vital for my success – I can’t imagine losing three hours a day walking for water

Time has been vital for my success – I can’t imagine losing three hours a day walking for water
Here’s why sewage is being dumped into seas and rivers – and what you can do about it

Here’s why sewage is being dumped into seas and rivers – and what you can do about it
Water companies say they don’t know how much sewage they’re dumping in rivers
