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‘Promise made, promise delivered’: Govt’s new water rules

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‘Promise made, promise delivered’: Govt’s new water rules

‘Promise made, promise delivered’: Govt’s new water rules

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 into water companies and private investment into sewage treatment.

Report by Faragt.

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