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Ofwat to be abolished as government takes forward five recommendations to address water’s ‘Great Stink moment’ – as it happened

England and Wales’s water industry requires ‘fundamental reform’ to address the problems that have dogged the sector, Independent Water Commission says

The Guardian - UK · 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 21, 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.

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2025

Government prepares for release of landmark review into ailing water sector

The Independent Water Commission will outline its final recommendations to tackle systemic issues in the industry.

Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2025

Ministers to pledge ‘root and branch reform’ of water industry

Water bills rose by an average of 26% in April, with the cost of repairing long-neglected infrastructure said to be a significant factor.

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025

Ofwat ‘to be abolished and replaced with new water regulator’

The environment secretary previously said abolishing the regulator is an option

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

Ofwat to be abolished as ministers look to create new water regulator

Move follows intense criticism of utilities over sewage spills, shareholder payouts and ballooning debts

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025

Investors stripping cash from water firms ‘criminal’ says ex-Wessex Water chief

Campaigners and experts debated on whether utilities should be nationalised as ministers seek to ‘reset’ the failing sector.

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025

Independent water commission chair denies probe into reforms is ‘tinkering’

The largest review of the water sector since privatisation has come under criticism for not going far enough to ensure systemic change.

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

Hapless Thames Water is finally drinking in the last chance saloon

Can troubled UK utilities company find any willing suitors after KKR’s 11th-hour abandonment of £4bn bid?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2025