'Urgent': Ofwat seeks to fast-track £1.6bn of water sector improvement investment

Cecilia Keating
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The move comes as the government prepares to launch new 'Plan for Water' strategy this week that could see firms potentially face unlimited fines for regulatory breaches

More than £1.6bn-worth of investment in water quality and infrastructure projects in England and Wales could be brought forward sooner than originally planned under new proposals unveiled today by regulator...

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