Yorkshire Water has paid a record £1 million to charities after polluting a Harrogate watercourse, following an investigation by the Environment Agency.

In 2024 98% of Scotland’s bathing waters will again meet or exceed the Sufficient classification - with 84% achieving the higher standards of Excellent or Good, according to the latest analysis by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

Dŵr Cymru – also known as Welsh Water – will appear before the Welsh Affairs Committee this morning as part of its work on water quality in Wales to discuss illegal untreated wastewater spillages at dozens of sewage plants and other issues.

Ofwat has opened an enforcement case into South East Water to investigate whether it has failed to develop and maintain an efficient water supply system.

Ofwat is today confirming the financial penalties and payments for all water companies for the 2022-23 year, with the majority of companies having to return money to customers. Thames Water will return the most to customers, with a final determination of £73.8 million.

Thérèse Coffey has been replaced as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs by Steve Barclay MP as part of yesterday's Cabinet reshuffle by Rishi Sunak.

Ofwat has published its assessment of how performance related pay awarded to water company executives during 2022-23 was aligned to delivery for customers and the environment, and overall company performance.