Thirteen New Proposed Bathing Spots on the River Thames and Beyond

The UK government has proposed 13 new designated swimming sites, including London's first official bathing spot on the River Thames. These sites will undergo regular water quality testing, aiming to improve river cleanliness and increase the total number of official bathing sites in England to 464. The initiative reflects a significant transformation in water quality, particularly for the Thames, which was once declared biologically dead due to pollution.