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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

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

Evening Standard

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

Evening Standard

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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

The Independent UK

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

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

Government launches water ombudsman to boost consumer protection

Environment secretary promises ‘the biggest overhaul of water regulation in a generation’

The Independent UK

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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

The Guardian - UK

Government to launch new water ombudsman to boost consumer protection

It will also provide a single point of contact for consumers with complaints.

Evening Standard

Government minister explains why he thinks Reform UK is leading polls

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The Independent UK

Labour minister says he is ‘not at all surprised’ by Reform’s lead in the polls

Steve Reed said the success of Nigel Farage’s party is a sign of the public’s ‘disenchantment with politics’

The Independent UK

Southern Water boss should refuse ‘outrageous’ pay rise – Environment Secretary

Lawrence Gosden was awarded £691,000 as part of a long-term incentive plan this year on top of his £687,000 fixed pay, the firm’s annual report said.

Evening Standard

Environment secretary ‘furious’ about England and Wales water bills

Steve Reed says he is unable to rule out further above-inflation rises and any decision would be up to regulators

The Guardian - UK

Water bills to see ‘small, steady’ rise despite reform plans, says Reed

But the Environment Secretary has promised that families will never again see ‘huge shock hikes’ to their bills.

Evening Standard

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‘Outwitted’: have water companies managed to sidestep Labour’s bonus ban?

Concerns loophole in 2025 act allows payouts at firms that repeatedly pollute England’s waterways with sewage

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

Labour vows to make Britain’s rivers cleanest on record by halving sewage pollution

Pledge comes ahead of Monday’s publication of the Independent Water Commission’s landmark review into the ailing water sector

Evening Standard

Environment Secretary pledges to halve sewage pollution by 2030

The Government is preparing to respond to a landmark review into the ailing water sector on Monday.

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The Guardian - UK

Ministers vow to tackle all forms of water pollution in England and Wales

Exclusive: Commitment comes as data shows serious pollution events involving water firms up by 60%

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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

The environment secretary previously said abolishing the regulator is an option

The Independent UK

‘Extreme’ heat and rainfall is becoming the new normal in the UK, says Met Office

The Met Office said the country’s climate is ‘notably different’ from just a few decades ago, in the latest state of the UK climate report

Evening Standard

Extreme weather 'becoming the norm' as minister warns UK's way of life 'under threat'

The Met Office says country’s climate is ‘notably different’ from just a few decades ago in new report

The Guardian - UK

Living standards are not improving for everyone

Letter: Dr Jenny Patient highlights poverty in Sheffield in response to remarks by the environment secretary, Steve Reed, on Labour’s progress

The Guardian - UK

Thames Water refuses to claw back bonuses paid using £3bn emergency loan

Money was paid out from loan meant to stabilise firm’s finances weeks before it paused retention payments plan

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