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Wessex Water CEO gets pay rise despite bonus ban

Published Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Updated July 18

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  • Wessex Water awarded its chief executive, Ruth Jefferson, a 14% base salary increase in October, from £590,000 to £670,000.

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  • The Guardian

    The article highlights the perceived corporate greed and regulatory loopholes exploited by water company executives in the UK, contrasting their high pay with public outrage over environmental pollution and the struggles of ordinary workers.

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