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Water regulator Ofwat to be abolished after official review
Ofwat, the water regulator for England and Wales, will be replaced by a new watchdog following an independent review of oversight of the industry.
Ofwat scrapped as water industry to be overseen by new watchdog
The Government called it the biggest overhaul of the water sector since privatisation but campaigners criticised the plans saying it creates an “illusion of change”
Wales to get own water watchdog as Ofwat scrapped
Wales is to have its own water watchdog, the Welsh and UK governments have announced. It comes after a review called for the system for regulating water companies to be overhauled and replaced. Ofwat, the body that does the job for England and Wales now, is to be scrapped.
Major review calls for Ofwat to be scrapped as water bills set to soar 30% in next five years
Sir Jon told BBC Breakfast: "Bills are going to rise by 30% over the next five years. There are some inescapable facts here. The cost of producing water and dealing with our wastewater is going up. Climate change, higher environmental standards, demographic pressure, the population is going up. Just that need to renew ageing infrastructure.
Ofwat could be scrapped in water reforms
Sir Jon Cunliffe's final report is expected to include a recommendation that the government consider a new regulator which combines Ofwat's economic regulatory powers with the water-facing responsibilities currently managed by the EA.
From scrapping Ofwat to mandatory meters – what does the landmark water review recommend?
After one of the driest springs on record, it recommends compulsory water metering, changes to wholesale tariffs for industrial users and greater water reuse and rainwater harvesting schemes.
Water sector reacts to proposals to scrap Ofwat
Ofwat itself has accepted its fate after the Cunliffe Report said it had failed the public and should be scrapped.
Ofwat set to be scrapped in ‘reset’ of water sector
The Government will replace Ofwat with a new unified regulator to tackle record water pollution and strengthen public health protections
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.
Voices: ‘A system set up to fail?’ Readers say Ofwat should go – but can’t agree on whether water should be nationalised
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UK to Abolish Ofwat, Give New Water Regulator Greater Powers
The UK government should create a new water industry regulator, combining Ofwat with bodies that focus on the environment and ...
Wiltshire MPs welcome scrapping of Ofwat over sewage scandal
Liberal Democrat MPs have welcomed the Government's decision to scrap Ofwat. The move has been described as a major step ...
UK to create new water regulator amid crisis at Thames Water
Britain will create a new powerful regulator for its water industry following public fury over sewage spills, accepting the ...
Ofwat to be abolished, minister confirms in major overhaul of Britain’s ‘broken’ water industry
Water regulator Ofwat will be abolished as part of an overhaul of a "broken'' regulatory system, the environment secretary ...
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"For too long, Ofwat has failed to stop pollution or hold the water companies to account", Brecon and Radnor MP says
For too long, Ofwat has failed to stop pollution or hold the water companies to account. I have long argued that we need a ...
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Key questions answered on water reforms to protect consumers and environment
Ofwat regulates the financial conduct and health of the water firms, while the Drinking Water Inspectorate ensures water ...