The system for regulating water companies should be overhauled and replaced with one body for England and one body for Wales, a landmark review of the sector has advised.
The much-anticipated report from the Independent Water Commission, led by former Bank of England deputy governor Sir Jon Cunliffe, outlines 88 recommendations to the UK and Welsh governments.
Water minister Emma Hardy says she cannot guarantee the government will implement all 88 recommendations.
Report by Gluszczykm.
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The chair of the Independent Water Commission accuses some water companies of acting in their own private interest rather than that of the public. Speaking at the London Water and Steam Museum where the commission has unveiled 88 recommendations to reform the water industry, Sir Jon Cunliffe said this ‘must be prevented in future’. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow environment minister Robbie Moore ''cautiously'' welcomes the Sir Jon Cunliffe’s much-anticipated report by the Independent Water Commission – which makes 88 recommendations including a proposal to bring multiple water regulators together. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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 water sector” and said a report from Sir John Cunliffe will guide urgent regulatory reform. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The number of serious water pollution incidents increased by 60 per cent last year, a watchdog has found. Water Minister Emma Hardy said it's "a complete disgrace" and that it's "clear regulation isn't working".
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Green Party members in England and Wales have until Saturday to decide who should be their next leader. Adrian Ramsay, who has co-led the party since 2021, is running on a joint ticket with North Herefordshire MP Ellie Chowns, after Carla Denyer announced she would be stepping down as co-leader. Ramsay and Chowns are up against London Assembly member Zack Polanski, a self-declared eco-populist who aims to connect with voters in a similar way to Reform UK’s Nigel Farage. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The fertility rate in England and Wales fell to its lowest level on record in 2024. It is the third consecutive year that record has been broken. Sky News
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper watches a demonstration of live facial recognition technology outside the Cardiff City Stadium in Wales. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says “we want every community to know now they have a named police officer, contactable for their area” as part of the government’s increase in community officers across England and Wales. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey says cutting the interest rate from 4.25% to 4% was a "finely balanced decision". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey says there is "genuine uncertainty about the course of the direction" of interest rates, despite today's cut and his belief that the path will continue downwards. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey announces an interest rate cut from 4.25% to 4%, adding that inflation is expected to hit 4% in September. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Syko Stu -- the wrestler who was beaten badly by Raja Jackson last weekend -- is heading home after several days in the hospital ... according to a message.. TMZ.com
Demonstrators in Canary Wharf held a counter protest outside a hotel, chanting “refugees are welcome here” in response to opposition rallies over asylum accommodation.
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Defence minister Luke Pollard has hailed a £10 billion deal to build warships for the Norwegian navy in Glasgow, saying the deal secures 4,000 jobs for 15 years, including 2,000 in Scotland, and will strengthen North Atlantic and North Sea security.
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Reform Deputy Leader Richard Tice says his party plans to leave the ECHR and scrap the Human Rights Act, accusing lawyers of exploiting the system and disadvantaging British citizens.
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Reform Deputy Leader Richard Tice criticised Deputy PM Angela Rayner over her claimed primary residences, questioning whether she was being “disingenuous” about her homes in Manchester, Brighton, and London.
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