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water uk

Environment Agency: Sewage spill count falls, but remains 'unacceptably high'

Biodiversity

Environment Agency: Sewage spill count falls, but remains 'unacceptably high'

Storm overflow figures 'still a long way off where we need to be', latest Environment Agency update confirms

clock 27 March 2025 • 6 min read
'Water companies now need to rise to this challenge': Ofwat approves record £104bn upgrade plan

Investment

'Water companies now need to rise to this challenge': Ofwat approves record £104bn upgrade plan

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

clock 19 December 2024 • 5 min read
Water UK urges Ofwat to rethink cap on household bills increase

Policy

Water UK urges Ofwat to rethink cap on household bills increase

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

clock 29 August 2024 • 5 min read
Survey: Water firms in England and Wales fear 'challenging' and 'unpredictable' cost pressures

Risk

Survey: Water firms in England and Wales fear 'challenging' and 'unpredictable' cost pressures

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

clock 19 August 2024 • 4 min read
'Shocking': England water company pollution incidents rose again in 2023

Legislation

'Shocking': England water company pollution incidents rose again in 2023

Environment Agency promises 'tougher' regulatory approach as it reveals total pollution incidents from sewerage and water supply assets increased for second year running

clock 23 July 2024 • 5 min read
Ofwat eyes hike in water bills to pay for sewage spill crackdown

Policy

Ofwat eyes hike in water bills to pay for sewage spill crackdown

Regulator sets out controversial plan to triple water sector's investment in environment and customer service, but water firms argue proposed bill hike will not be enough to deliver required infrastructure improvements

clock 11 July 2024 • 8 min read
Water firms breaching pollution rules to face CEO bonus ban

Legislation

Water firms breaching pollution rules to face CEO bonus ban

Environment Secretary Steve Barclay tells water firms in England and Wales that 'no one should profit from illegal behaviour'

clock 12 February 2024 • 4 min read
Wiped out: Government unveils plans for UK-wide ban on plastic-based wet wipes

Policy

Wiped out: Government unveils plans for UK-wide ban on plastic-based wet wipes

Consultation launched on proposed ban to address plastic pollution in marine environment and reduce the risk of microplastics entering wastewater treatment plants

clock 14 October 2023 • 3 min read
'Record-breaking investment': Water sector seeks hike in bills to fund £96bn improvement plan

Investment

'Record-breaking investment': Water sector seeks hike in bills to fund £96bn improvement plan

Households to face higher bills under water sector proposals to deliver record investment to tackle pollution and boost security of supply

clock 02 October 2023 • 7 min read
Keep water firms 'honest': Conservative MPs call for inland bathing water site target

Policy

Keep water firms 'honest': Conservative MPs call for inland bathing water site target

Conservative Environment Network urges government to impose ambitious inland bathing water site target following water company apology

clock 22 May 2023 • 4 min read
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