Members of the House of Lords are warning that failure to incorporate protection contained in EU Directives into UK law, including The Marine Strategy Framework, Air Quality, Habitats and Water Framework Directives could see current environmental protections weakened post-Brexit.

Michael Gove has told Ofwat he hopes that proposals the regulator is planning to take to address concerns about financial practices used by some water companies can be implemented in full without the need for government intervention or legislation.

Ofwat is looking to appoint two new Directors to further strengthen its focus on financial resilience and outcomes and customer engagement in the run up to the forthcoming 2019 Price Review.

Business Secretary Greg Clark has announced proposals to ensure new technology and data are used to benefit consumers and get consumers better deals and better service in utilities markets.

The Chair of the Environment Agency has called for courts to make fines for water pollution incidents proportionate to the companies’ turnover, saying that the water companies are responsible for "at least one serious pollution incident every week."

Ofwat has today set out its agenda for rebuilding public trust in the water sector, as it continues to push water companies to act in the interests of their customers.

The Department for Food and Rural Affairs has issued detailed guidance to farmers and land managers to prevent diffuse water pollution from manure, fertiliser and soil getting into watercourses following the introduction of new regulations which came into force this week.

Environment Secretary Michael Gove MP has said that the number of Brexit-related work streams at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is likely to grow from the 43 identified in December 2017 to around 70.