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 âmust be prevented in futureâ. 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 Cunliffeâs much-anticipated report by the Independent Water Commission â 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 âclearly failed everybody,â citing record pollution levels and rising bills. Reed said the government is committed to halving sewage discharges into England and Walesâ waterways by 2030. He called for âa revolution in our water sectorâ 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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Chancellor Rachel Reeves visits Port Talbot, where she proposes how ÂŁ143 million of government funding will secure over 130 disused coal tips in Wales. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
All police forces investigating grooming gangs in England and Wales will be given access to new AI tools to help speed up their investigations. Sky News
Japan has completed the worldâs most advanced undersea earthquake and tsunami detection systemâ3,500+ miles of fiber-optic cables linking 186 observatories across the ocean floor. Itâs designed to warn citizens and infrastructure minutes ahead of massive quakes and tsunamis, a leap forward after the devastating 2011 disaster. The newly completed S-net and N-net networks allow near-instant detection of seismic activity along entire subduction zones. Meanwhile, Cardiff University in Wales has adapted nuclear explosion detectors to spot tsunamis faster than ever. But experts warn that the U.S. remains woefully behindâespecially on the Pacific Northwestâs Cascadia megathrust fault. With just one cable and three sensors, the U.S. could face catastrophic consequences from a future magnitude 9.0 quake. Japanâs model could be the blueprint the rest of the world urgently needs.
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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
Crystal Palace fans expressed disappointment after the club lost its appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against their demotion from the Europa League to the Conference League this season. Outside the club, supporters called the decision âterribleâ and âtotally illogical.â One fan said they were âgutted,â while another urged everyone to âkeep moving forwardâ and stand by Palace despite the setback. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Nicola Sturgeon has revealed the personal meaning behind her first tattoo, describing it as an infinity symbol with an arrow she designed herself. The former First Minister of Scotland said it represents âstrength, resilience and continuing to move forward, even when it feels impossibleâ and joked it might not be her last. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Nicola Sturgeon revealed she had a âpanic attackâ while compiling the SNPâs 2014 referendum White Paper, describing it as âso unwieldyâ and âdifficultâ. She accused then First Minister Alex Salmond of showing little interest, claiming he had not read it and calling his decision to go on a trade mission to China instead âan abdication of responsibilityâ.
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Nicola Sturgeon said rapist Isla Bryson is âa biological maleâ and admitted she should have been âmuch more straightforwardâ when questioned at the time. She said anyone committing âthe most heinous male crime against womenâ forfeits the right to choose their gender, adding the debate over self-ID had âlost all sense of rationalityâ. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Wes Streeting said the government is considering new proposals to improve road safety, including mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70. With eyesight deteriorating with age, he said regular checks are needed and that the transport secretary will soon outline plans. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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