Public ownership of water in England and Wales is best way to improve industry, people’s commission finds

Exclusive: Report says public ownership will mean cheaper bills, less pollution and more investment in infrastructurePublic ownership of the water industry in England and Wales is the best way to cut bills, improve pollution and invest in repairing infrastructure, according to a wide-ranging people’s commission into the industry.Set up by four academics with expertise in economics, water governance and the law to “fill the gaps” of the government-appointed Cunliffe commission, the inquiry will on Monday present its findings to MPs. Continue reading...

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