Government criticised over lack of social tariffs

The Industry and Regulators Committee has sent a letter to the government, highlighting concerns about various issues, including underinvestment, increasing water bills and the absence of social tariffs

EU-China to work together on water challenges

The European Commission and China are to co-operate on water protection against pollution, wastage and climate change. They have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to implement joint priorities in the water sector and establish a Water Policy Dialogue. The co-operation between the EU and the Ministry of Water will give political steer to the Chinese […]

EU auditors raise water policy concerns

EU member states need to do more to protect water resources and ensure long term sustainable use, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) suggest. Its new report reveals the EU has been “only partially successful” in integrating water policy goals into the common agricultural policy (CAP). The CAP represents just under 40% of the EU […]