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Campaign group River Action have called the move a “welcome step” but said that increased salaries should be prevented

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Six water companies have been banned from paying bonuses to senior bosses, under new rules that come into force on Friday.

Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, Anglian Water, Wessex Water, United Utilities and Southern Water have been told that they cannot issue bonuses for the financial year 2024/25, which concluded in April.