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Water CEOs Face Fines and Bonus Bans Amid Pollution Scandals

3/14/2026

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In 2025, Labour law bans Nicola Shaw, chief executive of Yorkshire Water, from receiving a bonus after a £47m sewage fine, with £660,000 paid by the parent company.
Thames Water's former chief executive Sarah Bentley left amid backlash over sewage discharges and a £104m penalty.
Matthew Wright, ex-chief executive of Southern Water, was fined for illegal discharges.
Susan Davy, chief executive of South West Water, oversaw pollution and received £803,000.

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Story summary

In 2025, Labour law bans Nicola Shaw, chief executive of Yorkshire Water, from receiving a bonus after a £47m sewage fine, with £660,000 paid by the parent company.
Thames Water's former chief executive Sarah Bentley left amid backlash over sewage discharges and a £104m penalty.
Matthew Wright, ex-chief executive of Southern Water, was fined for illegal discharges.
Susan Davy, chief executive of South West Water, oversaw pollution and received £803,000.