UPDATE 1-UK water companies fail to get basics right, environmental regulator says Five out of nine rated as 'requiring improvement' 47 serious pollution incidents in 2023, up by three Tougher regulation on the way Adds Water UK comments in paragraphs 6, 7, 12 By Sarah Young LONDON, July 23 (Reuters) - Britain's Environment Agency on Tuesday lambasted the country's water companies for spewing sewage into rivers and seas, saying the majority of them were failing to get the basics right, as it out

UK water companies fail to get basics right, environmental regulator says LONDON, July 23 (Reuters) - Britain's Environment Agency lambasted the country's water companies for spewing sewage into rivers and seas, saying the majority of them were failing to get the basics right, as it outlined plans for a tougher regulatory approach. Years of under-investment by privately-run, profit-seeking water companies in the UK has coincided with heavier rainfall from climate change and a growing population

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PRESS DIGEST-British Business - July 17 July 17 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. The Times - The FTSE 250 precision instruments company Spectris SXS.L has struck a deal to buy U.S.-based Micromeritics for an upfront 485 million pounds($629.14 million)in its latest bolt-on acquisition.

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