UK proposes Water (Special Measures) Bill to enhance regulatory powers, combat pollution, and hold executives accountable.

The UK government has proposed the Water (Special Measures) Bill to enhance regulatory powers over water companies, aiming to combat pollution and hold executives accountable. Under this bill, executives could face up to two years in jail for obstructing investigations, and regulators can ban bonuses for those failing to meet environmental standards. The initiative responds to severe sewage pollution and aims to improve water quality and infrastructure amid public outcry.