Ofwat blasted for allowing struggling water firms to not employ auditors Water The firms together provide water and sewage services to around 3.7m UK customers.
Ofwat hikes water bills for businesses water bills Business customers face a 6.4 per cent hike to their dual water and wastewater bills, confirmed watchdog Ofwat
Ofwat chiefs prepared to nationalise Thames Water if supplier collapses UTILITIES Ofwat is prepared to place Thames Water under protective measures which would effectively nationalise the company if the supplier collapses.
Water firms ease fat cat bonuses ahead of Ofwat clampdown November 8, 2023 Regulator warned water companies they need to be more transparent about the targets and how they will improve performance
Why is Ofwat making Welsh Water pay out £40m in charges? March 14, 2024 Water leaks across the firm's operations were found to be at much higher levels than reported
Ofwat is hiring a £70,000 media chief. The key skill? Crisis communications January 11, 2024 The embattled water regulator is hiring a head of media relations to lead its communications efforts – with the right candidate an expert in ‘crisis communications.’ Ofwat has been criticised by campaigners and politicians alike for the sorry state of the nation’s water infrastructure. The right candidate will have the “ability to rapidly brief on [...]
Ofwat: Suppliers must hit green targets if they want to increase water charges October 19, 2023 Ofwat has challenged the water industry to deliver on their pledges to protect the environment and clamp down on sewage overflows.
Water companies will seek household bill rises says Ofwat boss July 5, 2023 Water companies are planning to increase prices further for households, according to industry regulator Ofwat.
Thames Water refuses to be drawn on claims it’s lobbying Ofwat and Defra for ‘regulatory easements’ February 28, 2024 Thames Water declined to comment when asked if the claims first reported by the Financial Times were true.
South West Water facing Ofwat probe into leakage data accuracy May 23, 2023 The water watchdog is set to probe the accuracy of leakage data from one of England’s biggest providers. Ofwat will investigate South West Water (SWW) over the accuracy of its information on water consumption and leakages, in the wake of an apology from firms over sewage issues. Owned by the FTSE 100 listed Pennon Group, [...]