Monday, July 21, 2025

Major Changes To Water Industry Proposed In England

A major report into the water industry in England and Wales says the regulator Ofwat should be scrapped.


The Independent Water Commission has made a total of 88 recommendations to turn around the troubled sector.


The UK has long been plagued by polluted waterways, rising bills and aging infrastructure.


Some campaigners say the changes are meaningless, and the industry won't be fixed unless it's nationalised.


But water minister Emma Hardy says that's not the answer...



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