Does water's 'Great Stink' moment pass the sniff test?
July 21, 2025
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July 21, 2025
Does water's 'Great Stink' moment pass the sniff test?
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Summary
A critical review into England and Wales's broken water system has been released - and it says we are in the midst of the "Great Stink" of the 21st century. <br /> <br />The report includes 88 recommendations - including a new single integrated regulator to replace existing water watchdogs, mandatory water metering, and a social tariff for vulnerable customers. <br /> <br />In this episode, Niall Paterson asks Sky's business correspondent Paul Kelso if after decades of ill-treatment, finally can new regulation bring our water back to health. <br /> <br />Plus, the Consumer Council for Water’s chief executive Mike Keil looks at whether public confidence in water can ever be restored. <br /><br />Producer: Emily Hulme and Emma Rae Woodhouse<br />Editor: Philly Beaumont
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