Coverage of the introduction of the Water (Special Measures) Bill
Today we are looking at coverage following the introduction of major legislation to crack down on water bosses polluting Britain’s rivers, lakes and seas
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Response to coverage on the ‘March for Clean Water’
Today’s blog outlines the government’s response to recent coverage on the upcoming ‘March for Clean Water’.
Government to double water bill compensation for poor customer service
Today we are looking at coverage of government plans to double reimbursement payments for water company customers when their basic services are impacted.
Coverage of Ofwat’s £168m enforcement action against three water companies
Today we are looking at coverage of Ofwat’s announcement that it will be pursuing enforcement action against Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, and Northumbrian Water.
The Environment Agency has published its annual Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA) report
The Environment Agency has published its annual Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA) report of the environmental performance of England’s nine water and sewerage companies during 2023. The EPA is the only independent comparison of environmental performance across the sector. While it …
Government introduces new bill to clean up water sector
Today we are looking at the introduction of the government’s first steps to transform the water sector.
Coverage of government announcement on steps to reform water sector
Today we are looking at coverage of today’s water company roundtable held by Secretary of State for Environment Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed.
Coverage of BBC investigation into potential illegal dry spills by water companies in 2022
There has been expected coverage by the BBC on their investigation into England’s water companies discharging sewage when the weather is dry. The investigation suggests 6000 possibly illegal spills occurred during 2022. The coverage notes that three water companies shared …
Draft determinations for water companies
The economic regulator of the water sector Ofwat has confirmed it will delay its publication of water company draft determinations until 11 July 2024.
Inaccurate coverage of Environment Agency investigation at Lake Windermere
Today we are looking at inaccurate coverage of the Environment Agency’s involvement in a pollution incident at Bowness-on-Windermere.