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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Rachael Burford

Water regulator Ofwat could be abolished over sewage scandal as firms push for bill hikes of up to 84%

Thames Water is in emergency talks over its £15billion debt pile - (PA Wire)

The failure of the water regulator in tackling the sewage scandal and spiralling bills could see it abolished as part of a large-scale review of the sector.

A new independent Water Commission will have no limits to its potential recommendations and could include the complete reform of Ofwat and how it interacts with other watchdogs, such as the Environment Agency, the Government said.

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