09 Oct 2025
Image description: water droplet falling from a tap. Image by Tim from Pixabay Millions of households in England will have to pay even higher water bills than had previously been expected, after five water companies appealed to the UK’s competition regulator. In December regulator Ofwat said average annual household bills could rise by 36% […]
02 Oct 2025
Image description: The Thames at night with the landmark Shard illuminated on the left. Image by Phil Reid on Unsplash. Sky News reported that the group of lenders which are in pole position to own Thames Water and keep it out of government ownership “are to pledge to the industry regulator [Ofwat] that they […]
04 Sep 2025
Image description: Aerial view of sewage treatment works. Photo by Ivan Bandura on Unsplash Thames Water has unveiled a £20.5 billion investment plan as part of a rescue strategy aimed at stabilising the company and addressing longstanding infrastructure and environmental issues. The plan, outlined in documents seen by creditors, includes significant upgrades to water […]
28 Aug 2025
Image description: Tap water running into a water glass. Image by com77380 / Pixabay Britain’s water industry is under renewed scrutiny as Ofwat investigates executive pay at six major water companies. The probe follows public outrage over pollution incidents and undisclosed offshore payments. As reported by Reuters, Ofwat has contacted Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, […]
21 Aug 2025
Image description: A black tap with running water pouring into a sink. Image by Karolina Grabowska from Pixabay Ofwat has launched a consultation on proposals to ensure water companies involve consumers and listen to their views in key decisions that have a material impact on them. This follows Ofwat receiving new powers from government […]
31 Jul 2025
Ofwat has proposed a £62.8m enforcement package following its finding that Anglian Water has breached its legal obligations in operating its wastewater treatment works and network. Ofwat’s investigation found that Anglian Water has failed to operate, maintain and upgrade its wastewater assets adequately to ensure they could cope with the flows of sewage […]
24 Jul 2025
Following the announcement by the UK environment secretary of plans to scrap Ofwat and create a single regulator, reaction from across the water sector and stakeholders has been widespread. A landmark review into the industry – led by Sir Jon Cunliffe – concluded that Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority for England and Wales, should […]
26 Jun 2025
Image description: Gold statue of the blindfolded Lady of Justice, holding a sword in one hand and weighing scales in the other. Image by Sang Yun Cho / Pixabay Environmental charity River Action has been granted permission by the High Court to proceed with a legal challenge against the water regulator, Ofwat, over how […]
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