The water industry is a mess. A report commissioned by the government on regulating the industry doesn’t provide any answers.

The government is returning passenger operating companies to public ownership. But large parts of the system remain in private hands. Rail union RMT says there’s much more to do to secure the rail network Britain needs.

The government proposes to return most passenger rail services to public ownership. This will not necessarily improve services. Key areas are left out, so the industry will remain fragmented.