Wessex Water CEO receives 14% pay rise amid sewage spill bonus ban
Wessex Water's chief executive Ruth Jefferson received a 14% pay raise to £670,000 in October, far exceeding the 3.5% given to workers, despite the company facing a bonus ban over sewage spills. Jefferson's total compensation reached £791,000 with benefits. The raise comes as water industry executive pay faces intense public scrutiny over environmental failures in Britain's rivers.
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Published 18 Jul 2026, 07:00 UTC · Updated 18 Jul 2026, 07:20 UTC
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