Ofwat

New legislation to receive Royal Assent, handing regulators fresh powers to ban water industry bonuses, impose tougher fines, and even pursue custodial sentences

Water companies agree to 24,000 actions to improve water quality and restore nature, delivering a four-fold increase in investment

Water regulator for England and Wales doubles funding for innovative ideas to combat challenges such as sewage spills, climate adaptation, water security, and decarbonisation

Confirmation average bills are to rise 36 per cent sparks anger, but industry insists increases are essential for tackling sewage pollution

Office for Environmental Protection warns Defra, the Environment Agency, and Ofwat could face court action unless immediate efforts are made to remedy alleged breaches of laws governing sewage overflows

Ofwat publishes 'damning' appraisal of water companies lack of progress towards raft of environmental targets

Water industry watchdog to award up to £40m to 'highly collaborative projects' that promise to cut emissions, leaks, and pollution

Legislation will strengthen regulators' powers to ban bonuses and impose tougher penalties on water firms, including custodial sentences for executives who break the law

Trade association argues regulator's current proposals to limit increase to household bills at £19 a year will drive away investment from sector

Almost one-in-ten water company leaders claim rising costs will see firms struggle to meet regulatory targets for tackling sewage spills and boosting customer service, survey finds