The Government has been slammed for failing to stand up to water companies after it was confirmed bills are likely to rise to tackle discharges of raw sewage into rivers and seas.
Last week, water companies issued a collective apology for the problem, which has been thrust into the public consciousness in recent years thanks to campaign groups such as Surfers Against Sewage.
While there was a pledge to invest £10bn to implement a huge modernisation programme for the country's sewage system, there was a warning that the public would likely see their bills increase to foot the cost in the years to come.
