Economic regulation of the water industry
The water industry is privatised, with regional monopoly companies, in England and Wales. Regulation includes a price review that sets bills for customers.
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Water Bill: Committee Stage Report (223KB PDF)
During Committee Stage a significant number of Government amendments were made to the Bill. Important amendments include new clauses to introduce a flood insurance scheme for domestic properties and the creation of an independent consumer dispute resolution scheme.
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Water Bill: Committee Stage Report (223KB PDF)
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Ownership of the water sector
The water industry in England and Wales is in private ownership. However, following examples of poor environmental performance and high levels of accrued debt, many campaigners have called for the industry to be brought back into public ownership. This briefing presents different perspectives and debate on ownership of the water sector.
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Manufacturing industries: Economic indicators
Manufacturing is one of the production industries. Find the latest data on the activity of the UK manufacturing sector.
