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1 week ago

GMB insists a new water regulatory 'must have teeth' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

New water regulator must have strong enforcement powers to inspect, consult workers, and hold private water companies accountable for failures, investment shortfalls, and bonus abuses.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Water firms could be let off pollution fines as part of government overhaul

Government plans allow regulators to defer or reduce fines for water companies to prevent collapse while enforcing turnaround regimes and protecting investor stability.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Major water firm ordered to pay 11m over wastewater failures

Ofwat proposes Wessex Water pay an £11m enforcement package for wastewater management failures causing storm overflow sewage spills, funded by the company and shareholders.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago

The 2,000 London homes pumping waste straight into the rivers

By putting sewage, including both toilet waste and that from showers and washing machines, into rivers we are destroying the building blocks of aquatic life. No plants, no invertebrates, no fish. The consequences for nature are disastrous, but this also has an impact on human welfare. Who wants to live next to, or visit, a stinking watercourse which gives no life or joy to wildlife or to humans?
Environment
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Have your say: How can the UK's broken water industry be fixed?

A landmark review recommends replacing fragmented water regulation with a single powerful body to improve oversight.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

From scrapping Ofwat to mandatory meters what does the water review recommend?

A comprehensive review in the UK recommends a complete overhaul of the water regulation system to improve standards and accountability.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

Five key takeaways from the landmark water sector review

The review of England and Wales' water sector reveals poor management and a major overhaul of regulation is necessary.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

New powerful' water regulator to replace failed' Ofwat in drive to reset' sector

Cunliffe's review suggested a new regulator, with powers to direct, or take control of, failing water firms, addressing the ongoing issues in the water sector.
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