River restoration work, nutrient capture and wetland creation in the Evenlode catchment in Oxfordshire will use £780,780 from £10m worth of water company fines. Thames Water's fines will cover £3,334,000 worth of projects in the Thames area. Thames Water received a record £122.7 million fine in May 2025, which covers several breaches. The money has been issued through the Water Restoration Fund, which was set by the previous Conservative government to ensure fines and penalties levelled at firms went towards the environment rather than being returned to the Treasury. “This money from water company fines will be directed back into local projects to tackle pollution and support long-term plans for nature restoration."