The Latest Breaking News from the Independent Water Commission

UK Overhauls Regulation Of 'Broken' Water System

The UK government announced Monday it will overhaul the management and regulation of the water system, following a landmark report that slammed systematic failings in the heavily-criticised industry.

International Business Times · Jul 21, 2025

Water regulation should be overhauled, review recommends

The Independent Water Commission’s final report has outlined 88 recommendations to the UK and Welsh governments.

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025

What are the key recommendations in the landmark water sector review?

A look at the final proposals from the Independent Water Commission, led by former Bank of England deputy governor Sir Jon Cunliffe.

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 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

‘Fundamental reset’ needed for UK’s water industry – report

The Independent Water Commission has called for a ‘strengthening’ of Ofwat’s regulatory role.

Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025

‘I spent five days in hospital’: Surge in swimmers falling ill from polluted UK waters

Diseases such as dysentry and Weil’s disease have led to swimmers and surfers becoming seriously unwell

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

'Insulting': Fury as ex-Scottish Water boss who took huge bonuses handed top role

 A SCOTTISH water executive who took hundreds of thousands in bonuses during a pay dispute with workers has been given a top role ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2025