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Independent panel tasked with reviewing environmental governance in Northern Ireland publishes interim report

An independent panel tasked with reviewing environmental governance in Northern Ireland has published its interim report. The interim report from the panel, which was appointed by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir in November 2024, sets out emerging findings and themes drawing...

RAPID action on major water infrastructure is securing supply for future generations

To address the forecast water shortfall of 5 billion litres per day by 2055 as outlined in the EA’s National Framework for Water Resources (NFWR), published yesterday, Ofwat has said it is critical that it delivers new water supply infrastructure. Since...

Huge names to be a part of Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival 2025

Well-known businesses from the worlds of data, technology and AI are joining forces to help to regenerate the water industry as part of Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival.  Creative minds from leading businesses such as Siemens, Cognizant, CKDelta and the Department...

Shamir Ghumra appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees at IEMA

The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) has announced the appointment of Shamir Ghumra as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees, succeeding Richard Carter, who has served in the role since 2020. IEMA says Shamir brings extensive...

Environment Agency Chair Alan Lovell visits Hampshire coast

Environment Agency Chair Alan Lovell visited the Hampshire coast on 16 June 2025 to review draft proposals for protecting a 15km stretch of coastline between Hurst Spit and Lymington from rising sea levels.  During his day-long visit, Alan walked along...

North Yorkshire councillors visit £4m storm overflow project

North Yorkshire councillors from different political parties visited a £4m Yorkshire Water project to reduce discharges into the river Seven from a storm overflow at Brawby wastewater treatment works.  At the cross-party visit, Cllr George Jabbour, Cllr Subash Sharma, and...

Two hundred years loyalty at pump maker Landia from just a dozen employees

A total of just 12 employees at pump manufacturer, Landia UK, have completed a combined service record of 200 years. Leading the way in the year that Landia celebrates 75 years since it invented the world’s first Chopper Pump, is...

Almost £8 billion to be invested in flood defences over the next decade

The largest flooding programme in history will be announced by government this week, with a record £7.9 billion committed over ten years to protect hundreds of thousands of homes, small businesses, and vital infrastructure from the growing threat of...

England faces 5 billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action

England’s public water supply could be short by 5 billion litres a day by 2055 without urgent action to futureproof resources, the Environment Agency has warned today (June 17th 2025).   Climate change, population growth, and environmental pressures are impacting supplies...

EFRA Committee to question Sir Jon Cunliffe on reform of water sector today

The Chair of the Independent Water Commission, Sir Jon Cunliffe, will be questioned by Parliament’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee in an evidence session at 10am today (Tuesday 17 June).  Yesterday, the cross-party committee published its ‘Priorities for water sector...

Thames Water launches consultation on proposed Teddington Direct River Abstraction project

Thames Water has today (Tuesday 17 June 2025) launched a 10- week statutory public consultation on its proposed Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) project. The vital project is designed to safeguard the drinking water supply during periods of drought. Water...

EAC Chair says flooding investment is a sign that Government is taking flooding seriously

Toby Perkins MP, Chair of the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee, has responded to news that the Government will invest £7.9bn in flood defences over the next decade. The EAC's remit is to consider the extent to which the policies and programmes...

Ofwat Innovation Fund highlights nature’s role in solving water sector challenges

The £600m Ofwat Innovation Fund has published its latest learning report, 'From source to sea: harnessing nature and communities for whole catchment innovation'. The new report uncovers insights from eight pioneering nature-based projects backed by the Ofwat Innovation Fund since...

4D Capital Partners LLP acquires Hepworth Clay business

Private equity firm 4D Capital Partners LLP (“4D”) has acquired the Hepworth Clay business in a carve-out from Wavin Limited, the UK subsidiary of Orbia Building & Infrastructure. Hepworth Clay is the only manufacturer in the UK of vitrified clay...

Ofwat proposes new regulatory basis to drive companies to better understand and improve their asset management maturity

To extract the most value out of their assets, Ofwat wants to encourage water companies to improve their approaches to strategic planning, decision making and operations. The economic regulator for the water industry considers that advancing asset management within the...

130 year-old fire hydrant cover saved from skip

One of the oldest dated fire hydrant covers in the UK has been rescued from the scrap heap – and given pride of place at a major Hampshire museum. The 130-year-old cast iron creation used to call Southampton’s Bugle Street...

‘Failing’ water sector needs ‘root and branch reform’ to address culture that is ‘deaf’ to ‘crisis’, says EFRA Committee

A failing water sector in which “water companies increasingly look like financial institutions rather than businesses servicing monopolised critical infrastructure” is in need of “root and branch reform”, according to a new report by Parliament’s Environment, Food and Rural...

UK enters summer with low river flows, reservoirs and groundwater despite recent rain, says UK Hydrological Summary

Despite recent wet weather, the UK is entering the summer with depleted river flows, reservoir and groundwater levels, as well as dry soils, according to the latest UK Hydrological Summary, published Friday 13 June, 2025. Following the driest spring in...

Environmental professionals invited to take part in this year’s National Environmental Services Survey

Sustainability professionals from across the environmental sector are invited to take part in this year’s National Environmental Services Survey (NES) 2025 launched by the organiser of the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS Expo), the UK's biggest event for...

New figures reveal widespread confusion about water use as dry spring adds pressure to supplies

New research reveals that most people in England and Wales dramatically underestimate how much water they use each day – a growing concern as the driest spring in England since 1893 has put increasing strain on the nation’s water...

Government apprenticeship changes welcomed by leading pump business

Landia, a leading pump and mixing manufacturer, has welcomed government moves to invest in tens of thousands of new apprenticeships and training opportunities. At a time when around one million 16-to-24-year-olds are neither working, nor in full-time education or training,...

PERI UK and SWS partner for end-to-end concrete waterproofing solutions

PERI UK has announced that its partnering with sealing specialist Structural Waterproofing Services (SWS). The company says the collaboration will lead to a smarter, more streamlined solution for projects where robust Type A barrier protection is vital – with...

Team AlUla Championed by LeBron James partners with WATR to assess environmental impact

Team AlUla Championed by LeBron James, which competes in the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF (E1), has signed a new partnership deal with WATR – an innovative tech focused environmental monitoring company – to help assess the...

Protecting a precious species: South West Water installs state-of-the-art eel screens at Lopwell Dam

South West Water is protecting one of nature’s most remarkable yet endangered creatures – the European eel – at Lopwell Dam on the River Tavy near Plymouth. The River Tavy at Lopwell is an important source of drinking water, and...

Sentinam launches as new pump solutions provider 

Sentinam, a sister company of MechTronic, has announced its official launch as a provider of high-quality pumps for a diverse range of other sectors. Building on the established expertise and reputation of MechTronic, Sentinam says it offers a comprehensive portfolio...

Government agrees to publish faster response to OEP assessment, following pressure from the Environmental Audit Committee

The Government has agreed to accelerate publishing its response to the Office for Environmental Protection’s (OEP) annual assessment report, following pressure from the Environmental Audit Committee. In a letter sent to the committee earlier this month, Secretary of State for...

Environment Secretary Steve Reed champions private investment in nature recovery as the government launches a new call for evidence

Speaking to leading figures from financial institutions, property, retail and sustainability sectors at a roundtable event in London yesterday (12 June 2025), the Environment Secretary emphasised the importance of fostering partnerships between the public and private sectors to support...

River conditions show importance of ongoing monitoring in Scotland

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is warning that despite rain in most of the country, current river flow monitoring shows sustained local pressure in northern catchments - with one area now at Significant Water Scarcity. SEPA’s Drought Risk Assessment...

ELIQUO HYDROK strengthens executive team with the appointment of Matt Down as joint MD

Matt Down, who has joined leading water engineering solutions company, ELIQUO HYDROK as joint MD, working alongside Peter Wroe, shares his thoughts as to the company’s future growth plans for AMP8 and beyond, with the key focus being on...

Dispelling the myths about degree apprenticeships in the utilities industry

Finding the right talent in a tight employment market can be difficult. In fact, the OECD Skills for Jobs database indicates that 26% of the UK workforce is underqualified for their occupation. In comparison, the average OECD country sits...

Scottish Water completes first phase of major peatland restoration project at Loch Katrine

Scottish Water has completed work on the first phase of a major 400-hectare peat restoration project at Loch Katrine, aimed at protecting the water quality for over a million customers in and around Glasgow. Since work commenced in January, over...

Uisce Éireann breaks ground on €6.5 million Macroom Water Treatment Plant upgrade

A new chapter begins for Macroom’s water infrastructure as Uisce Éireann breaks ground on a €6.5 million upgrade to the Water Treatment Plant which supplies over 4,000 people across Co. Cork. This project is part of Uisce Éireann’s broader commitment...

Drain and sewer tech ‘front and centre’ at WJA Trade Show 2025

Drainage contractors will have a lot to see at WJA Trade Show 2025 - the UK's water jetting exhibition - including innovative jetter systems so new they are yet to be given product names. The Water Jetting Association is hosting...

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