Government claws back record £8.5m from enforcement actions against water firms

Michael Holder
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Proceeds from Enforcement Undertakings against water suppliers to be used to help restore rivers, lakes, and habits impacted by pollution

The government has clawed back over £8.5m through enforcement actions against water companies found to be responsible for regulatory breaches and poor performance across the sector, with the record proceeds...

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