The threat of a hosepipe ban during a hot summer could be a thing of the past, thanks to improvements in communications technology and a greater understanding of how to encourage customers to reduce water use, according to new proposals from Yorkshire Water.

The four main regulators – Ofwat, Ofgem, Ofcom and the Financial Conduct Authority – cannot prove if they are effectively responding to consumer concerns or offering enough protection for those who need it, according to the National Audit Office.

The Government has rejected a recommendation by MPs on the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) to end oil and gas exploration in the Arctic,

The new Rivers Authorities and Land Drainage Bill which will enable the creation of regional Rivers Authorities with local tax-raising powers was debated at Committee stage in the House of Commons this week.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a new paper setting out the key findings from its programme of work on vulnerable consumers.

Ofwat Chairman Jonson Cox is warning UK water companies to get ready for a period of “peak intrusion.”

The National Infrastructure Commission has today launched an inquiry into what future changes may be needed to ensure regulation of the energy, telecoms and water sectors supports investment and innovation while at the same time keeping costs down for consumers.

The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has launched an inquiry into the impact of toxic chemicals in everyday life on human health and the environment.