The Mirror: Water bosses trouser £25million in bonuses despite sewage dumping scandal
Nine chief executives of water companies have been paid a staggering amount despite dumping sewage in rivers, lakes and seas, according to research by the Labour Party.
Water company bosses have awarded themselves over £25million in bonuses and benefits despite dumping sewage in rivers, lakes and seas.
Nine water chief executives have been paid a staggering £10million in bonuses, £14million in incentives and £603,580 in benefits since 2019, according to analysis by Labour. At the same time, water companies plan to hike customers’ bills by an extra £156 a year by 2030 to plug a financial gap and reduce sewage discharges.
