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Regulation takes the hit as Government pledges a rapid water reset
The Government has immediately backed two major structural changes recommended by the Independent Water Commission (IWC) that will...
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Jul 27, 20258 min read
Roadmap to deal with river pollution from flea treatment chemicals
The Government has published a roadmap to address the presence of chemicals from pet flea treatment in waterways. The initiative by the...
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Jul 27, 20251 min read
British Water appoints new chair and UK Forum lead
British Water has appointed RSE chief executive Stephen Slessor to chair its board. He brings over 25 years of sector experience across...
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Jul 27, 20251 min read
High Court dismisses Abingdon reservoir challenge
The High Court has dismissed a claim for judicial review brought by countryside charity CPRE Oxfordshire and water safety group...
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Jul 27, 20251 min read
Anglian appoints delivery partner for multi-AMP mega deal
Anglian Water has signed a £1bn deal for an unincorporated joint venture between AtkinsRéalis, Mace and Turner & Townsend to act as its...
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Jul 27, 20251 min read
Lords call for multi-sector action to cut nitrogen pollution
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee has called on the Government to produce a holistic nitrogen strategy within...
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Jul 27, 20251 min read
Pilot catchments test new water quality actions to comply with Costa Beck ruling
Defra and the Environment Agency (EA) are working on updated programmes of measures to deliver River Basin Management Plans that are...
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Jul 27, 20251 min read
Defra consults on extending access to WaterSure
Defra is consulting until 1 September on proposed changes to the WaterSure national affordability scheme. This currently caps bills for...
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Jul 27, 20251 min read
‘Sensitive’ water sector set for mandatory reporting under investment security rules
The Cabinet Office is consulting on adding water to the list of ‘sensitive’ sectors under the National Security and Investment Act 2021....
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Jul 27, 20251 min read


What the Final Report tells us
The Final Report is 464 pages long, with 88 recommendations and a 67-page summary. It is structured around seven themes:
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Jul 24, 202522 min read
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