UK government to make unprecedented intervention in setting of water bills

The UK government is set to intervene in the upcoming water price review to push for lower bills and stricter action on leaks and sewage discharges, marking an unprecedented move by ministers. Environment Secretary Angela Eagle has instructed water companies in England and Wales to prioritize cost savings and efficiency improvements. Regulator Ofwat will oversee the process, with officials demanding greater accountability from suppliers. The decision signals a shift toward tighter oversight of how utilities manage customer costs and infrastructure performance.

Exclusive: Angela Eagle tells utility bosses next price review ‘must focus on value for money for customers’UK politics live – latest updatesMinisters will make an unprecedented intervention in water bills and how companies prioritise investment, directing bosses to bring down costs and stop leaks and sewage overflows.Angela Eagle, the environment secretary, has told suppliers in England and Wales she plans to intervene in the next price review – conducted by the water regulator, Ofwat. Continue reading...