Waterways in England and Wales have been plagued by pollution for years (Picture: Getty Images)

A major report is expected to call for dramatic reform of the beleagured water sector in England and Wales when it is published later this morn…

‘A small, steady increase in bills is what people expect.’

Customers who face internal flooding from sewers could get a maximum £2,000 payout, up from £1,000.

There were 3.6 million hours of sewage spills recorded across England last year, an increase compared to 2023.