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Joint research on engagement and accountability published by CCW and Ofwat
Joint research by the Consumer Council for Water (CCW) and Ofwat, has been published, exploring the themes of consumer engagement with water companies and...
Prolonged dry conditions increase water scarcity across Scotland
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has confirmed that Scotland’s water scarcity situation is worsening, with a further decline in river levels following another...
NRW steps up action in response to prolonged dry weather
Following the extended period of warm and dry weather, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has confirmed that the trigger thresholds have been met to move...
£6m funding for automated drones and smart robotics that will be able to both sample and deliver near lab-grade analysis of coastal and inland...
A world-leading project that’s set to see drones, robots and a mobile lab transform how rivers and seas are monitored has been named a...
IES Utilities Group secures place on Wessex Water’s £65 Million Civils Support Framework
IES Utilities Group has announced its successful appointment to Wessex Water’s newly established £65 million Civils Support Framework, selected to support the delivery of...
Yorkshire Water AI-Water Quality Monitoring named a winner in the fifth Water Breakthrough Challenge
An innovative solution that uses AI models to provide continuous river water quality monitoring at multiple inland bathing water sites, has been named a...
Rainwater Management Platform named a winner of the fifth Water Breakthrough Challenge
Wessex Water has secured funding from the industry regulator to help make better use of rainwater where it lands.
The company has been awarded £2...
Stantec UK PAS2080 certified for projects across water, energy, and infrastructure
Stantec has broadened its PAS2080 certification to cover its water, energy, and infrastructure businesses in the United Kingdom & Ireland.
PAS2080 provides a common framework...
Government Taskforce meets on Merseyside to bolster nation’s flood resilience
Bolstering the nation’s resilience to flooding, including in Merseyside, was top of the agenda as the Government’s national Floods Resilience Taskforce convened in Aintree...
Independent Networks Association says Corry Review’s silence on New Appointments and Variations (NAVs) is a significant omission
The Independent Networks Association (INA) has said that although it welcomes the publication of Delivering economic growth and nature recovery: An independent review of...
Increased confidence amongst project profession for UK achieving 2050 net zero targets, new survey shows
A new survey suggests that over half (52%) of project professionals are very confident that the UK will meet its net zero targets by...
United Living strengthens water business with acquisition of Peter Duffy Ltd
United Living Group, solutions provider to the UK’s critical infrastructure, has announced the acquisition of Peter Duffy Ltd, a civil engineering contractor specialising in...
GF appoints new President of GF Piping Systems
The Board of Directors of GF has nominated Thomas Hary as new President of GF Piping Systems, effective 1 June 2025. He succeeds Andreas...
Thames Water supports first London Surface Water Strategy to lead the way in making London resilient to flooding
Partners across London have joined forces to take action in making the capital more resilient to flooding from surface water, publishing the first London...
Recovering Energy from Water and Space Eye named winning projects in the fifth Water Breakthrough Challenge
Two innovative projects led by South Staffordshire Water, which operates Cambridge Water and South Staffs Water, have been named winners of the fifth Water...
South West Water to lead groundbreaking project to predict harmful algal blooms
South West Water is among 16 winning projects that have been awarded funding through the Ofwat Innovation Fund’s fifth Water Breakthrough Challenge, securing support...
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo, the UK’s largest event for the environmental services industry, announces further expansion for 2025
The organiser of Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS), the UK’s largest event for the environmental services industry, has announced further expansion for the...
Record 81 criminal investigations launched into water companies under Government crackdown
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has revealed a record total of 81 criminal investigations into water companies have been launched...
Welsh Parliament’s Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee raises concerns over the ability of Natural Resources Wales to do its job
The Welsh Parliament's Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee has raised concerns over the ability of Natural Resources Wales to do its job effectively.
NRW...
Satellites, robots, drones and AI among winners of Ofwat’s fifth Water Breakthrough Challenge
Pioneering technological solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the water sector have won a share of £42 million from the Ofwat Innovation...
Water Breakthrough Challenge 5 funding win for CIRIA to develop digital resource for blue-green infrastructure interventions
Construction industry research and information association, CIRIA, has been successful in securing funding through the Ofwat Innovation Fund, Water Breakthrough Challenge 5 funding round.
Working...
Northumbrian Water wins Ofwat funding for three different ground-breaking projects
Northumbrian Water has been awarded a £9.5 million boost to kick-start three different ground-breaking projects, which will help to protect the region’s waterways and...
United Utilities named double winner at this year’s Water Breakthrough Challenge
United Utilities has been awarded £7.1m from the Ofwat Innovation Fund after being named a double winner at this year’s Water Breakthrough Challenge.
The first...
Thames Water wins share in Ofwat’s latest Water Breakthrough Challenge to fund robotic underwater technology to improve the water treatment process
An innovative solution by Thames Water that would use robotic underwater technology to modernise the water treatment process, is one of the winners of...
Steve Reed says Thames Water’s attempt to circumvent the ban on executive bonuses by renaming them was the “wrong thing to do”
During the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee session on the morning of May 20, 2025, Environment Secretary Steve Reed MP addressed concerns...
Lords nitrogen inquiry to conclude by hearing from Defra Ministers
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee has announced it will conclude its inquiry into the efficient use and management of reactive...
FRAZER to showcase commitment to building smarter, more sustainable utility infrastructure at Utility Week Live
FRAZER, a leading provider of specialist civils, infrastructure, and utilities solutions, will take centre stage at Utility Week Live 2025 (UWL25), held on 20-21...
UK water companies face significant operational and financial challenges, says Fitch Ratings in new report
Credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings, has published a new report in which it says that UK water companies face significant operational and financial challenges...
Government responds to OEP report on the Environmental Principles Policy Statement
The government has said it welcomes the Office for Environmental Protection’s (OEP’s) report ‘A review of implementation of the duty to have due regard...
Affinity Water’s innovative tariff trial delivers promising results for customers and the environment
An innovative tariff trial led by Affinity Water is showing strong early results in reducing customer bills and cutting water usage, a dual win...
Work set to make Kent roads greener to reduce storm overflows
A road in Kent is the first one in the county that will be transformed as part of work to reduce storm overflows.
Due to...
Thames Water invests £5.1m in Biggin Hill water network to reduce leakage and future-proof supply
Thames Water is carrying out a £5.1m investment programme in Biggin Hill, South London, where 3.9km of pipe will be replaced to reduce leaks...
Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs included in Wales list of designated bathing waters for the 2025 season
Welsh Government has announced that Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs has been included in its list of 112 designated bathing waters in Wales.
Huw Irranca-Davies MS,...
BIO-UV Group appoints renowned aquaculture expert Roy Charsley
BIO-UV Group has announced Roy Charsley’s appointment as Aquaculture Market Sales Leader, a newly created role that the company says reflects its strategic ambitions...
Anglian Water fined a record £1.42 million for using unapproved materials in drinking water tanks that compromised water supply
Anglian Water has been fined a record £1.42 million at Northampton Crown Court following a prosecution by the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) for drinking...
Scotland’s water industry regulator accused of failure, following inappropriate use of public money
The Public Audit Committee (PAC) has published its final report on the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS), following its scrutiny of the water...
EFRA Committee to quiz Defra Secretary of State, Steve Reed, about Thames Water situation
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA), which is appointed by the House of Commons to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of...
CRU publishes its 2023 performance assessments on Uisce Éireann
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has published its 2023 performance assessments on Uisce Éireann (formerly Irish Water).
The two reports, 'Water Sector Customer...
Anglian Water ringfences over £80 million in investment pot to improve bathing water quality
As the UK's bathing water season starts, Anglian Water has announced it is kickstarting its latest tranche of investment to protect and improve bathing...
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