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Confirmation average bills are to rise 36 per cent sparks anger, but industry insists increases are essential for tackling sewage pollution

Trade association argues regulator's current proposals to limit increase to household bills at £19 a year will drive away investment from sector

Almost one-in-ten water company leaders claim rising costs will see firms struggle to meet regulatory targets for tackling sewage spills and boosting customer service, survey finds

Environment Agency promises 'tougher' regulatory approach as it reveals total pollution incidents from sewerage and water supply assets increased for second year running

Regulator sets out controversial plan to triple water sector's investment in environment and customer service, but water firms argue proposed bill hike will not be enough to deliver required infrastructure improvements

Environment Secretary Steve Barclay tells water firms in England and Wales that 'no one should profit from illegal behaviour'

Consultation launched on proposed ban to address plastic pollution in marine environment and reduce the risk of microplastics entering wastewater treatment plants

Households to face higher bills under water sector proposals to deliver record investment to tackle pollution and boost security of supply

Conservative Environment Network urges government to impose ambitious inland bathing water site target following water company apology

Mea culpa follows rising public anger over the dire state of England's rivers, lakes, and coastlines following repeated dumping of raw sewage by water companies