https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/battle-against-sewage-undermined-revolving-door-staff-2435283

At least six senior workers identified as moving jobs between regulators including Ofwat and the Environment Agency and water companies in Lib Dem investigation

By Arj Singh

Deputy Political Editor

June 26, 2023 6:00 am(Updated 8:19 am)

There is a “revolving door” of executives between regulators supposed to clamp down on sewage spills and water companies, raising questions about a “conflict of interest”, an investigation has revealed.

At least six senior current industry staff members have been identified as moving jobs between regulators including Ofwat and the Environment Agency and water firms such as Southern, Northumbrian and South West Water.

It has triggered warnings that regulators could feel “sympathetic to their mates at their former company” or “water company executives who know how to avoid regulations”, and calls for the anti-corruption watchdog Acoba (Advisory Committee on Business Appointments) to investigate.

…

https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/battle-against-sewage-undermined-revolving-door-staff-2435283