Labour politicians say mutualised model puts public in control without adding debt to government’s balance sheetMPs and mayors close to Andy Burnham have told the prime minister there is a “third way” tlauo gain more control of...
Read MoreMakerfield MP said he would consider reducing business rates as part of a package that could also include freeze on private rentsAndy Burnham promised to ease the cost of living if he becomes prime minister in his first...
Read MoreExclusive: Labour’s Makerfield byelection candidate advocates public ownership of water companies as he prepares for potential leadership bidThames Water should be nationalised, Andy Burnham has said, revealing public ownership...
Read MoreExclusive: Ministers to act after last year’s legislation ‘outwitted’ by failing firms paying millions to executivesThe government is to close loopholes which allow bosses of failing water companies to continue to receive large...
Read MoreCosts could rise to three times original budget in blow to government’s reservoir expansion plansStruggling Thames Water has said a new reservoir in Oxfordshire could cost more than three times the original budget, pushing the...
Read MorePippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the government’s plans to overhaul the water industry. Will they be able to clean up the waterways of England and Wales and what could it mean for bills? Plus, what is Keir Starmer’s latest...
Read MoreEnvironment secretary backs plan to end sewage spills and financial mismanagement in England and WalesBusiness live – updatesA new water regulator will replace the powers of Ofwat, the Drinking Water Inspectorate and the...
Read MoreEnvironment secretary backs Cunliffe review’s plan to end sewage scandals and financial mismanagement and ‘change the whole system’ in England and Wales• Business live – updatesA new, “powerful” water regulator should replace...
Read MoreEnvironment secretary to make announcement on Monday as part of review that is expected to abolish OfwatA new water ombudsman will be announced on Monday by the environment secretary, Steve Reed, as part of government plans to...
Read MoreChair of troubled firm admits 21 senior managers were paid 50% of base salary on 30 AprilThe environment secretary has been asked if he will claw back controversial bonus payments to Thames Water senior executives after it...
Read MoreExclusive: UK’s biggest water company assessed risks before cutting back on cost of environmental work, investigation showsThames Water intentionally diverted millions of pounds pledged for environmental clean-ups towards other...
Read MoreRegulator agrees to increase amount firms can charge over next five years so they can fund fixing leaky pipes and cut pollutionHouseholds in England and Wales will see their water bills rise by an average of £31 a year, as...
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