Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water tests

Matthew Wright, the former boss of Southern Water, has been charged with allegedly conspiring to manipulate water tests. He is accused alongside three other individuals of attempting to save the company millions of pounds in potential penalties. The charges relate to an alleged plan to falsify water quality test results, which could have resulted in significant financial savings for the firm. Wright and his co-defendants are set to face trial over the alleged scheme.

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