UK government to make unprecedented intervention in setting of water bills
Exclusive: Angela Eagle tells utility bosses next price review ‘must focus on value for money for customers’ UK politics live – latest updates Ministers 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…
The UK government plans to intervene in the setting of water bills, marking an unprecedented move. Environment Secretary Angela Eagle has directed utility companies to prioritize affordability, investment in new technology to reduce costs, and addressing leaks and sewage overflows in their next price review. This intervention, which has never been seen before, will also focus on improving communication and decision-making powers for local communities.
Eagle's letter to water company bosses and regulators emphasizes the need to offer better value for money to customers, improve water quality, and ensure reliable services. The government aims to usher in a new model for the water sector, aligning with public expectations for clean rivers, dependable water services, and transparent bill payments.
Defra sources indicate this intervention is just the beginning of several changes the government plans to bring to the water industry.
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