‘Broken’ water industry in England and Wales faces tighter controls under new watchdog Ofwat abolished as ministers adopt Cunliffe review ideas such as sewage map naming and shaming firms The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2025
UK to create new water regulator after crisis at Thames Water Britain's Labour government has decided to scrap Ofwat and establish a new watchdog to prevent "abuses of the past." Euronews · Jul 21, 2025
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UK temperatures to turn warmer after heavy rain and thunderstorms cause yellow weather warnings The Environment Agency have warned motorists not to drive through floodwater on Monday and Tuesday The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025
Murray Watt urged to intervene after accusations proposed Queensland coalmine clearing land in greater glider habitat Queensland Conservation Council releases images appearing to show large areas of bushland felled within threatened species habitat The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2025
Key questions answered on water reforms to protect consumers and environment The Government is abolishing Ofwat as part of a shake-up of water sector regulation. The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025
Three types of drought – and why there’s no such thing as a global water crisis Hosepipe bans have been announced in parts of England this summer. Following the driest spring in over a century, the Environment Agency has issued a medium drought risk warning, and Yorkshire Water will introduce restrictions starting Friday, 11 July. It’s a familiar story: reduced rainfall, shrinking reservoirs and renewed calls… The Conversation · Jul 21, 2025
Government announces water regulator Ofwat will be abolished - everything you need to know and how it will affect your household A brand new watchdog will oversee water companies in the UK - this is everything we know so far Ideal Home · Jul 21, 2025
What was said in the water report? All the key points Changes are afoot after the release of the damning report Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025
‘Never again’: Regulatory reform pledged to prevent repeat of water bill hikes The Government said reforms of water sector regulation will protect customers and the environment. Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025
I tested the Getax ZX10 G2 and this rugged tablet is designed to withstand the most demanding users and the most challenging environments - but it's not cheap Getac offers an Android tablet designed for those who require both performance and resilience. TechRadar · Jul 21, 2025
Ofwat scrapped to end water regulation that ‘failed customers and environment’ A new single regulator will replace four separate bodies to cut pollution and protect customers from future bill hikes. Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025
Ofwat to be abolished, minister confirms in major overhaul of Britain’s ‘broken’ water industry Steve Reed said water companies have been ‘allowed to profit at the expense of the British people’ The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025
SA algae crisis ‘incredibly disturbing’ but federal government won’t declare natural disaster, Watt says Greens’ Sarah Hanson-Young warns $14m in federal funding ‘nowhere near’ enough to support South Australian communities reeling from toxic algal bloom covering coast The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025 Voices: How can the UK’s broken water industry be fixed? Join The Independent Debate THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: Should the UK's water system be rescued by a new super-regulator – or is it time to take it fully back into public hands?
Euronews · Jul 21, 2025 Greece is creating two new national marine parks to meet 2030 ocean protection targets early Beyond the environmental substance, the designation of marine parks has diplomatic implications
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2025 Families torn apart, charges of kidnap and theft: how plans for a giant mine have sown distrust and unrest in the hills of Jericó Activists who object to plans for Colombia’s biggest copper mine as a serious threat to the environment are fighting legal action initiated by AngloGold Ashanti. But some in the community say the venture will bring investment
Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025 Keir Starmer backs Environment Secretary Steve Reed after Feargal Sharkey urges him to quit over water scandal Former Undertones frontman turned environmental campaigner accused Steve Reed of having ‘no control’ over the water industry
AAP · Jul 21, 2025 'Incredibly disturbing': federal help for algae crisis Millions of dollars in federal funding have been pledged to tackle a massive and toxic algal bloom choking life along a state's coast and waterways.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2025 Ofwat to be abolished in ‘reset’ of water industry regulation Environment secretary backs plan to end sewage spills and financial mismanagement in England and Wales
Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025 Ofwat scrapped in huge shake up of 'broken' water industry regulation Decision from Environment Secretary Steve Reed follows publication of major report from the Government appointed Independent Water Commission
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025 Major review calls for Ofwat to be scrapped as water bills set to soar 30% in next five years Sir Jon Cunliffe’s review recommended scrapping Ofwat
Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025 Overhaul water regulators into one single body, landmark review recommends The much-anticipated final report of the Independent Water Commission was published on Monday morning.
Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2025 Water industry faces ‘root and branch reform’ after landmark review Environment Secretary Steve Reed is widely reported to be preparing to abolish regulator Ofwat.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2025 Water ombudsman to be created amid sweeping changes in England and Wales Environment secretary to make announcement on Monday as part of review that is expected to abolish Ofwat