During the general election, the Liberal Democrats urged for a complete overhaul of Ofwat and proposed the creation of an entity with enhanced regulatory authority to address large increases in water bills. The party advocated for the existing powers of Ofwat to be utilized effectively against significant hikes in household utility costs. They also called on the government to halt executive bonuses at water companies until improvements are seen in environmental cleanlininas and waste management practices, particularly concerning river pollution during a period marked by economic hardship for citizens.
Tim Farron, the Liberal Democrats' spokesperson on environment issues, emphasized that any excessive fee increases from water utilities must be prevented. He criticized these companies for seeking additional funds at times when many households are already struggling with rising living costs and environmental negligence in terms of raw sewage discharge into natural water bodies.
Following the public's strong stance on this issue during the recent elections, there is a demand from both communities and policymakers for decisive action to end the pollution crisis while also addressing unjust compensation practices within these organizations. The government, along with Ofwat, has been urged to prioritize citizens' demands in shaping future regulatory decisions and corporate accountability measures.
Read next
Ryanair plane had only six minutes of fuel upon Manchester landing, records show
Flight Narrowly Avoids Disaster After Storm Diversion
An inquiry has been launched after a Ryanair flight, struggling against severe winds during storm Amy last week, landed at Manchester Airport with only six minutes’ worth of fuel remaining.
The aircraft had been transporting passengers from Pisa, Italy, to Prestwick, Scotland, on
"Qantas customer data for 5 million exposed as hackers release info post-ransom deadline"
Hackers Leak Personal Data of 5 Million Qantas Customers on Dark Web
A cybercriminal group has released personal records of 5 million Qantas customers on the dark web after the airline did not meet their ransom demand.
The breach is part of a larger global incident affecting over 40 companies,
Investors flee record-high UK stocks as EU set to hike steel tariffs
Investors Withdraw Record Sums from Equity Funds Amid High Market Valuations
Data reveals that investors in the UK have withdrawn an unprecedented amount of money from equity funds over the past three months, driven by concerns over soaring stock market valuations.
According to the latest figures from Calastone, the largest