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Environment secretary: I will fix the water sector

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11.12.2025

Water companies have faced fierce backlash for presiding over a massive increase in sewage dumping into British rivers.

This government will reform the water sector to provide stability for investors and confidence for customers, says Emma Reynolds

It’s no secret that our rivers, lakes and seas are in dire need of attention. There has been a whole system failure from water companies to regulators, underpinned by short-term thinking and a lack of strategic direction from previous governments – this has not worked for consumers, the environment or investors.

I refuse to let that continue and will create the conditions necessary for a thriving and stable sector that is attractive to new investment.

We can learn the lessons of the past and reflect on how we have pushed through moments of turmoil in other vital sectors. We can look back on the global financial crisis, which saw sweeping and successful reforms that........

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