Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has reported a rise in water-related incidents and a 91% increase in water discharge compliance assessments in its newly-published Annual Regulatory Report for 2024.

The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee, chaired by Baroness Taylor of Bolton, has issued a call for evidence for its new inquiry into the relationship between regulators and economic growth, in light of the Government’s ambition for regulators to support investment and innovation and drive growth.

The Government is bringing in tough new laws to strengthen the UK's defences against cyber attacks on essential public services and critical infrastructure.

Water Minister Emma Hardy highlighted the significant challenges and opportunities for the UK water sector in the keynote speech at the British Water Annual Conference in Coventry yesterday.

Ofwat has today proposed an £11 million enforcement package following its findings that Wessex Water failed to operate, maintain and upgrade its wastewater network adequately to ensure that they could cope with the flows of sewage and wastewater.

Ofwat has invited water companies to submit proposals for additional enhancement investment in AMP8 linked to demand growth, saying that ensuring sufficient treatment and network capacity to connect new housing and businesses is critical.