Water firm United Utilities has lost a bid for immunity against a private claim brought by the owner of Manchester Ship Canal, pictured above The latter pursued a private claim against the water firm for untreated sewage spills into the waterway, however United Utilities had won a bid for immunity against the claim.
While this will primarily apply to landowners, Ms Walker said this could potentially include groups with certain access rights to the water such as angling clubs and, in some cases, wild swimming groups. The manifesto also calls on the next government to reform the regulatory process to prevent water companies paying high dividends and bonuses, while damaging the environment.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more: