The Strategic Panel has published its response to Ofwat’s second consultation as part of the 2025-26 Review of Retail Exit Code (REC) protections. The response sets out the need for a customer protection framework that remains fit for purpose as the non-household water retail market continues to mature.

United Utilities has welcomed the publication of Ofwat’s Draft Decision in respect of the 2026 Cost Change re-opener, which supports the substantial majority of the company's first AMP8 Business Plan submission.

The government has today published the new National Planning Policy Framework setting out the government’s policies for plan-making and for making decisions on development proposals in England and how these are expected to be applied.

Farmers across England will receive new support to help manage the impact of prolonged dry weather, including a £65 million funding boost, as the government steps up its response to the ongoing drought.

The Rivers Trust is warning that the latest river monitoring data released today by the Environment Agency does not provide a full picture of river health as it leaves out ‘low risk’ rivers and harmful chemicals.

The Environment Agency has today published the latest Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations (WFDR) classifications, providing information to water companies, farmers and stakeholders to see clearly where the water environment is performing well and where further action is needed.

Ofwat has launched a new consultation on the role flow limiters could play in environmental incentive payments.