05 Feb 2026
Image description: A river running through a lush green forest at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Wrexham. Photo by Sebastian Herrmann on Unsplash The Welsh government has unveiled plans for a fundamental reset of the nation’s water system, including a new standalone regulator to replace Ofwat in Wales, national infrastructure planning and tougher controls on sewage sludge […]
05 Feb 2026
Photo description: Aerial view of two large blank tanks. Photo by Ian on Unsplash. Ofwat has launched a statutory consultation on updating its Performance related executive pay (PRP) prohibition rule to reflect new upcoming environmental reporting on water only companies (WOCs). Ofwat is proposing to update the rule to ensure that WOCs will be […]
29 Jan 2026
Andres Simon, Unsplash It’s estimated that businesses in Tunbridge Wells have lost a combined total of somewhere between £10 million and £20 million because of the South East Water crisis, reports ITV. That’s according to the MP for Tunbridge Wells, Mike Martin, who has now launched an online consultation for local businesses to share the […]
29 Jan 2026
Image description: Water streaming out of a silver tap. Image by Imani on Unsplash. Drinking water contamination alerts in Britain have surged by almost 300% in just five years, new data has revealed and reported in the Big Issue, with tap water repeatedly polluted by dangerous chemicals. Between 2020 and October 2025, 379 drinking water notices were issued across […]
29 Jan 2026
Image description: ancient Clapper bridge over the river Avon in Dartmoor national park. Image by Ben Wrigley on Unsplash New, clearer rules proposed on Tuesday 27 January will help to improve water quality, reduce pollution in our rivers and give farmers the confidence to grow food sustainably, the UK Government says. 41% of England’s rivers, lakes and streams […]
29 Jan 2026
Image description: stainless steel faucet with running water. Photo by Steve Johnson / pexels Starting in April, households across England and Wales will see their annual water bills increase by an average of 5.4%. This adjustment adds approximately £33 per year (or £2.70 per month) to the typical household’s expenses. Why Bills are Rising The price hike, which […]
22 Jan 2026
The River Thames is undergoing a remarkable biological recovery, transitioning from a waterway once declared “biologically dead” to a thriving habitat for diverse wildlife. According to a comprehensive health check conducted by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), the river is now home to a surprising array of species, including seals, seahorses, and even sharks. […]
22 Jan 2026
The water industry regulator, Ofwat, has formally launched an investigation into South East Water after thousands of households across Kent and Sussex were left without supply for the second time in two months. The probe will examine whether the company failed in its legal duty to provide high standards of customer service and adequate support […]
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