Ofwat gains new powers over water company dividends

The move is expected to prevent water companies from paying dividends that could threaten their financial stability

Water regulator calls on companies to support struggling customers

Water bills will follow the upward trend of other costs and will add an extra £31 to a typical household’s utility bills

Water companies urged to increase financial support for customers

Companies are asked to develop plans to support Britons amid financial pressures

Ofwat closes enforcement case into Yorkshire Water

The water regulator was concerned that the company had weak levels of financial resilience

Water firms forced to reduce bills by nearly £150m

Southern Water and Thames Water will have to return almost £80 million to their customers

Making a splash! Labels on water appliances to cut energy bills

The new labelling system is expected to encourage customers to buy more water-efficient products

Water bosses bonuses ‘went up by 20% last year’

Executives received on average a bonus of £100,000 last year

Water firms blocked from paying dividends if resilience is at risk

Companies that don’t link dividend payments to the environment and customers could face enforcement action

Ofwat launches investigation into South West Water’s environmental performance

The water regulator has opened enforcement cases against six major companies

Ofwat announces new permanent CEO

The water regulator has confirmed that David Black will be its new permanent Chief Executive