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Potential new jobs boost after water regulator Ofwat reveals investment plans

THOUSANDS of jobs could be created across England after water regulator Ofwat unveiled plans for a multibillion-pound investment to fund a green economic recovery.

New investment projects worth £850 million were announced for the country’s water networks yesterday.

Severn Trent and South West Water between them promised 3,000 jobs, while others are expected to be created by their peers.

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