East of England water company
The Trans-Pennine Connect project proposes a 14-mile tunnel beneath the Peak District to connect Manchester and Sheffield, aiming to ease Congestion and reclaim nature along the route. Government says the plan is financially and environmentally costly and has no current approval. Local authorities welcome dialogue as EMCCA emphasises strategic context.
Water companies have reported higher executive pay despite a 2025 bonus ban aimed at curbing lavish payouts after pollution concerns and environmental penalties. Multiple firms show retention payments and raises for chief executives, with regulators promising action while households face rising bills and drought pressures.