All the updated news related to independent water commission

All the news related to independent water commission updated in real time

Found 16

forindependent water commission

Order by:

People urged to share views on how to clean up water and rebuild trust

The water industry’s problems are not the “inevitable consequence” of privatisation, the chairman of a commission set up to examine reforms of the sector has said. The Government-appointed Independent Water Commission is launching its call for ...

04 Mar 2025 at 09:07

Urban rivers ‘vulnerable’ to pollution, MP warns after ‘massive’ spill

Urban rivers are “especially vulnerable” to pollution, an MP has warned after thousands of litres of oil spilled into an English chalk stream. The Environment Agency launched an eight-day emergency response to the River Wandle oil spill, an ...

05 Mar 2025 at 17:36

City

Watchdog tells water firms to speed up building new reservoirs

Regulator Ofwat has written to water companies telling them to build new reservoirs and other major projects more quickly in the coming years. In a letter to water company bosses, the watchdog said they must find ways to “deliver ...

07 Apr 2025 at 18:04

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

The water sector in England and Wales needs a “fundamental reset” after being plagued with “deep-rooted, systemic” failures, according to a new report. In an interim report published on Tuesday, the Independent Water Commission ...

03 Jun 2025 at 08:34

Water sector suffering from ‘deep-rooted’ failures, review warns

The water sector is beset with “deep-rooted, systemic” failures, and needs fundamental reform of laws, regulation and infrastructure, a review has warned. The Independent Water Commission was tasked by the UK and Welsh ...

03 Jun 2025 at 16:20

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

The chair of the Independent Water Commission has defended his ongoing probe into the water sector reforms. Sir Jon Cunliffe addressed recent criticism that he has been “tinkering” with the industry’s deep-rooted ...

17 Jun 2025 at 15:20

Environment Secretary pledges to halve sewage pollution by 2030

The Environment Secretary has pledged to cut sewage pollution from water companies in half by 2030 compared to 2024 levels. Steve Reed will announce the target as he speaks to the media on Sunday morning. The ...

19 Jul 2025 at 22:30

Government prepares for release of landmark review into ailing water sector

The Government is bracing for the release of a landmark review into the water industry, which could reportedly lead to the abolition of embattled water regulator Ofwat. The Independent Water Commission, led ...

20 Jul 2025 at 00:01

Homes and factories ‘can be built faster’ with water reforms, says Reed

Water reforms will help speed up housebuilding and ease wild swimmers’ fears that they might be bathing in sewage, the Environment Secretary has said. Steve Reed described supply and sewage infrastructure ...

22 Jul 2025 at 12:52

Key questions answered on water reforms to protect consumers and environment

The Government has backed the recommendation by an independent commission to abolish water regulator Ofwat as part of a shake-up of the sector. Here are some key questions answered. – What is the problem?...

21 Jul 2025 at 15:40

Water industry faces ‘root and branch reform’ after landmark review

The water industry is set to be completely overhauled following the publication of a landmark review of the sector on Monday. Environment Secretary Steve Reed is expected to promise “root and branch ...

21 Jul 2025 at 06:15

Water industry review unlikely to spark required change, claims Feargal Sharkey

Water campaigner Feargal Sharkey says he believes a landmark review into the water industry will not produce changes the public and customers desperately need. The Independent Water Commission, led ...

22 Jul 2025 at 12:59

Years
2025

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.