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    CEO of UK's water regulator to step down, Sky News reports

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    Posted on August 5, 2025

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    Last updated: January 22, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    David Black, CEO of Ofwat, resigns as UK plans a new water regulator amid public outrage over sewage spills and regulatory changes.

    CEO of UK's water regulator to step down, Sky News reports

    LONDON (Reuters) -The chief executive of British water regulator Ofwat, David Black, is to step down, Sky News reported on Tuesday.

    It comes after environment minister Steve Reed said last month he had agreed to abolish Ofwat as part of a regulatory overhaul.

    Britain will create a new powerful regulator for its water industry following public fury over sewage spills.

    (Reporting by Catarina Demony; editing by James Davey)

    Key Takeaways

    • •David Black, CEO of Ofwat, is stepping down.
    • •UK plans to abolish Ofwat amid regulatory changes.
    • •A new powerful water regulator will be created.
    • •Public outrage over sewage spills influenced changes.
    • •Environment minister Steve Reed announced the overhaul.

    Frequently Asked Questions about CEO of UK's water regulator to step down, Sky News reports

    1Who is stepping down as CEO of Ofwat?

    David Black, the chief executive of British water regulator Ofwat, is to step down.

    2What prompted the resignation of Ofwat's CEO?

    The resignation follows environment minister Steve Reed's agreement to abolish Ofwat as part of a regulatory overhaul.

    3What changes are being made to the water regulation in the UK?

    Britain will create a new powerful regulator for its water industry following public fury over sewage spills.

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