- Environment Secretary Steve Reed is set to pledge a halving of sewage pollution from water companies by 2030, aiming for Britain's cleanest rivers on record.
- The plan includes a £104bn investment to rebuild crumbling sewage pipes, introduce strict new rules, and overhaul the regulation of water companies.
- This commitment precedes the publication of the Independent Water Commission's landmark review into the water sector, expected on Monday.
- The pledge addresses public outrage over record sewage spills and rising bills, with serious pollution incidents by water firms increasing by 60 per cent in 2024.
- Further measures include banning bonuses for water company executives, increasing funding for the Environment Agency, and working towards a ban on plastic-containing wet wipes.
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