The New Vision for Water White Paper

‘The plan to clean up England and Wales’ water industry ignores the sector’s biggest problem’

Kate Bayliss and Frances Cleaver (2026) The Conversation. January 28th

“Government plans published earlier this month around the water sector in England and Wales were heralded as a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity to transform the system. However, despite the confidence of UK environment secretary Emma Reynolds, the long-awaited plans raise significant concerns. This is a reform agenda for water as a business – but not a vision for managing a vital public and environmental resource.”

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