General · 29 July 2026
London rivers get £1.8 billion clean-up plan after sewage pollution
London's mayor, Sir Sadiq Khan, announced a 10-year plan to clean up the city's rivers and waterways, which have suffered from decades of neglect and pollution. Water companies, boroughs, and charities have pledged £1.8 billion, with the mayor adding £2.7 million over three years. The 10-year plan aims to stop sewage and pollution, improve river health, and allow wildlife to return to their habitats.
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