Environment Secretary Steve Reed says the water regulator Ofwat has “clearly failed everybody,” citing record pollution levels and rising bills. Reed said the government is committed to halving sewage discharges into England and Wales’ waterways by 2030. He called for “a revolution in our...
Shadow Housing Secretary Kevin Hollinrake rejects calls from across the political spectrum for nationalising water companies. He warns it could force the Chancellor to choose between fixing the sewage..
The government has announced new regulations that mean six water companies will be banned from paying bonuses to senior bosses. Environment Secretary Steve Reed also spoke about criminal investigations..
Water and Flooding Minister Emma Hardy unveils the government is taking “unprecedented" action to combat water pollution after Thames Water was fined £122.7m for breaching rules over sewage spills..
Saturday, 19 July 2025 ()
The environment secretary has pledged to halve sewage pollution from water companies by 2030.
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