Northumbrian Water faces scrutiny over water bill hikes and pollution controls, amid UK crackdown on water company bonuses.
The CMA found pet owners overpay for veterinary treatments and lack price transparency. It proposes requiring vet practices to publish prices, clarify ownership, and cap prescription fees to improve consumer choice amid rising costs and industry consolidation.
Wessex Water is ordered to pay £11m for wastewater failures, with plans to reduce sewage spills and improve monitoring. The enforcement follows investigations into pollution and contamination from 'forever chemicals,' highlighting ongoing environmental and regulatory challenges in UK water management.