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Environment Secretary Steve Reed has announced a series of initial steps towards ending the crisis in the water sector.
Kini begins his second term at the water services regulator
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Former Director at the Infrastructure Projects Authority appointed as Senior Director for Sector Performance
More investment, stronger regulation and tougher enforcement on water companies announced in new government water plan
Projects worth over £1.6 billion of investment will tackle water pollution and increase resilience to drought
He will take up the post as Chair of the independent economic regulator of water services in England and Wales on 1 July 2022
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Major investigation announced by the Environment Agency and Ofwat into sewage treatment works
Review of water investment programme to ensure water companies’ money delivers better outcomes for environment.
Latest annual report by the Environment Agency shows that despite improvements, certain water companies are still failing in their duty to the environment
Environmental performance report shows more action and investment is needed by several water companies that are failing to protect the environment
Water company chiefs challenged on environmental performance, leakage and protecting supplies.
Jonson Cox has served as Chair for Ofwat since November 2012.
Letter from the Secretary of State to Water UK setting out key tests for the water sector following Ofwat’s initial assessment of business plans (IAP report).
Letter from Minister Rutley to Ofwat about the National Infrastructure Commission’s report on water: Preparing for a drier future.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Letters relating to the corporate behaviour of some water companies.
The water retail market opened on April 1st will deliver benefits to the economy and water customers.
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