Water regulator Ofwat to be abolished after damning review, Environment Secretary says
Monday, 21 July 2025 () It comes after a major report recommended the UK's water sector be overhauled after anger at river pollution, soaring bills, and financial management
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...
Environment Secretary Steve Reed has confirmed that water regulator Ofwat will be abolished as part of an overhaul of a “broken” regulatory system. Mr Reed pledged to strengthen regulation, clean..
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..
Monday, 21 July 2025 ()
It comes after a major report recommended the UK's water sector be overhauled after anger at river pollution, soaring bills, and financial management
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