New review into water industry launched

Ofwat could be scrapped in sweeping review of failing UK water industry
Providers are saddled with debt, with the largest company, Thames Water, on the brink of collapse. Meanwhile, Britain could face some water shortages by the mid-2030s without new reservoirs being built.
What is the water industry review?
Today, the Government has revealed the Independent Water Commission, chaired by former deputy governor of the Bank of England, Sir Jon Cunliffe.
Water sector review could include replacing Ofwat amid row over bills and sewage
Water sector review could include replacing Ofwat amid row over bills and sewage - The UK and Welsh governments announced an independent commission to review the industry and its regulation.
UK begins sweeping review of scandal-ridden water utility sector
Britain on Wednesday launched a major review to tackle the crisis in its water utility sector after years of under-investment and pollution scandals affecting rivers, lakes and seas, which could result in its regulator being abolished.
Former BOE Deputy Governor to Lead Review Into UK Water Industry
Former Bank of England Deputy Governor Jon Cunliffe will lead a major review into the UK’s privatized water industry as it faces mounting public anger over sewage spills and rising bills.
Water sector review launched to clean up Leighton Buzzard’s waterways
An independent review into the water industry could overhaul the sector to clean up waterways across the Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard constituency following public outrage over sewage and water bosses' bumper bonuses.
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New review into water industry launched Join us live as we tackle the biggest business and economic stories, with reports and interviews. In today's top stories, a new commission is to investigate Britain's troubled water industry in a bid to tackle sewage pollution,
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New review into water industry launched in bid to tackle sewage pollution and 'broken' infrastructure
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Ofwat could be axed in water sector review as anger grows over bills, sewage and bonuses
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Stormont investment plan ‘won’t solve water crisis’
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Water firms demand bill hike of up to 84% despite sewage dumps and bonus anger
An independent review into the water industry could consider abolishing regulator Ofwat among other measures to reform the ...
Amid a Water Crisis, England Asks: Who Should Be in Charge?
Four decades after privatization, calls to nationalize the water industry have swept across England and Wales amid sewage ...
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Government warns demand for water could outstrip supply as they launch review into 'broken' sector
A new "root and branch" commission will investigate Britain's failing water industry as the government looks to clean up the ...
Water bills set to rise by 'up to 84%' under new plans in blow to customers
In a proposal published earlier this year, water regulator Ofwat said bills could rise by £94 over the next five years - this ...
Water regulator signals further increase to bills in England
Companies pushing for prices to increase by up to 84% on top of inflation over next 5 years to boost investment ...