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Ministers will introduce a crackdown on water companies through the introduction of a new Water Bill, in a major victory for i’s Save Britain’s Rivers campaign.

The Water (Special Measures) Bill will bring in tougher fines and sanctions for water companies responsible for sewage spills, the King confirmed today, as he set out the Government’s legislative plans for the next year.

It will include “severe and automatic” fines for polluting water companies and powers to pursue personal criminal liability charges against executives.

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[–] PixellatedDave@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Didn't we sort this out in the late 80's and 90's? Why has this even become a thing again?

[–] gramie@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Umm...14 years of Conservative government?

[–] PixellatedDave@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Oh yeah that would do it...