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Water sector regulation to be scrutinised by Public Accounts Committee

Government, Policy & Regulation
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will hold an evidence session on regulating the water sector at 3.30pm today (Monday 9 June, 2025). Consumer trust in...
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Philip Duffy writes to Ofwat regarding water industry category 1 incidents in relation to performance related pay rules

Government, Policy & Regulation
The Environment Agency's Chief Executive, Philip Duffy, has written to Ofwat regarding water industry category 1 incidents in 2024, in relation to performance related...
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European Commission launches strategy to enhance water security for people, economy and environment

Government, Policy & Regulation
The European Commission has announced the adoption of the European Water Resilience Strategy which sets out a common European vision for water resilience. The aim...
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Government’s new law sees unfair bonuses banned for six water companies with immediate effect

Government, Policy & Regulation
Bonuses have been banned for senior executives at six water companies, as new measures in the Water (Special Measures) Act come into force today...
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National Drought Group meets after driest spring in 132 years

Government, Policy & Regulation
The Environment Agency convened a National Drought Group meeting yesterday (5 June 2025) to discuss the latest outlook and hear from water companies about...
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Relief in the west of Scotland, but water scarcity risk remains in the east

Government, Policy & Regulation
Despite recent heavy rain, Scotland's long-term water scarcity pressures remain after one of the driest starts to the year for decades. The latest water scarcity...
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Defra launches consultation on flood and coastal erosion funding rules

Government, Policy & Regulation
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a consultation on flood and coastal erosion funding rules. 6.3 million homes and businesses in...
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Northumbrian Water agrees to pay £15.7m enforcement package following Ofwat wastewater investigation

Government, Policy & Regulation
Ofwat has concluded its investigation into Northumbrian Water securing an enforcement package of £15.7m to be paid by the wastewater company and their shareholders,...
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Environmental Standards Scotland asks for views on new five-year Strategy

Government, Policy & Regulation
Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) has launched a public consultation on a draft of its new Strategy that will set the direction of work for the...
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Waterwise expresses support for the interim report by the Independent Water Commission

Insight & Opinion
Waterwise, the independent voice for water efficiency across the UK, has expressed its support for the interim report by the Independent Water Commission, emphasising...
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New proposals to accelerate the construction of flood schemes have been unveiled

Government, Policy & Regulation
New proposals to accelerate the construction of flood schemes and protect thousands of homes and businesses in the nation’s cities and rural areas from...
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Striking Scottish Water staff to protest outside company’s offices in Glasgow today

Industry News
Striking Scottish Water staff will demand bosses stop playing games and start talking about pay at a protest outside the company’s Shieldhall offices in...
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New Bill introduced to the Senedd Cymru proposes to establish an Office of Environmental Governance in Wales

Government, Policy & Regulation
Huw Irranca-Davies MS, Deputy First Minister of Wales and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, has introduced a Bill to the Senedd...
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Independent Water Commission publishes interim findings

Government, Policy & Regulation
The interim findings from the Independent Water Commission have been published today (Tuesday 3 June) ahead of its final report this summer. Sir Jon Cunliffe, Chair of...
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Strike action hits Scottish Water this week as pay dispute continues

Industry News
Scottish Water workers have gone on strike today after rejecting the water company's latest pay offer. Members of GMB, Unite and Unison will strike from...
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Overall trust hits a new low – Mike Keil, Chief Executive, Consumer Council for Water, discusses CCW’s latest findings

Water Vlogs
Mike Keil, Chief Executive of the Consumer Council for Water (CCW), discusses the findings of the CCW’s annual Water Matters survey, which finds that...
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Drought declared in north-west of England

Government, Policy & Regulation
The Environment Agency has declared drought status for the north-west of England following the driest start to spring in 69 years. River flows have been...
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Peter Unwin CB named as Natural England Deputy Chair

Appointments & People
Peter Unwin CB has been appointed as Deputy Chair of Natural England (NE). Peter’s term will run from 1 April 2025 until 31 December 2025. He became...
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Environment Secretary Steve Reed takes control of the planning process for two new reservoirs

Government, Policy & Regulation
The Environment Secretary, Steve Reed, has today taken control of the planning process for two new reservoirs, in an intervention to speed up delivery. Anglian...
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Ofwat fines Thames Water nearly £123m following two investigations

Government, Policy & Regulation
Ofwat has announced the final decision in two investigations looking into the operations of Thames Water, who will face penalties totalling £122.7m. The water industry...
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EFRA Committee wants answers from Thames Water’s Chair and CEO regarding “paused” bonuses

Government, Policy & Regulation
The EFRA Committee, which is appointed by the House of Commons to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of Defra, has written separately to...
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Prolonged dry conditions increase water scarcity across Scotland

Government, Policy & Regulation
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...
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NRW steps up action in response to prolonged dry weather

Government, Policy & Regulation
Following the extended period of warm and dry weather, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has confirmed that the trigger thresholds have been met to move...
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Independent Networks Association says Corry Review’s silence on New Appointments and Variations (NAVs) is a significant omission

Insight & Opinion
The Independent Networks Association (INA) has said that although it welcomes the publication of Delivering economic growth and nature recovery: An independent review of...
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Record 81 criminal investigations launched into water companies under Government crackdown

Government, Policy & Regulation
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has revealed a record total of 81 criminal investigations into water companies have been launched...
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Welsh Parliament’s Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee raises concerns over the ability of Natural Resources Wales to do its job

Government, Policy & Regulation
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...
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Satellites, robots, drones and AI among winners of Ofwat’s fifth Water Breakthrough Challenge

Awards, Charity & Funding
Pioneering technological solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the water sector have won a share of £42 million from the Ofwat Innovation...
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Water Breakthrough Challenge 5 funding win for CIRIA to develop digital resource for blue-green infrastructure interventions

Awards, Charity & Funding
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...
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Thames Water wins share in Ofwat’s latest Water Breakthrough Challenge to fund robotic underwater technology to improve the water treatment process

Awards, Charity & Funding
An innovative solution by Thames Water that would use robotic underwater technology to modernise the water treatment process, is one of the winners of...
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United Utilities named double winner at this year’s Water Breakthrough Challenge

Awards, Charity & Funding
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...
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Steve Reed says Thames Water’s attempt to circumvent the ban on executive bonuses by renaming them was the “wrong thing to do”

Government, Policy & Regulation
During the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee session on the morning of May 20, 2025, Environment Secretary Steve Reed MP addressed concerns...
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Lords nitrogen inquiry to conclude by hearing from Defra Ministers

Government, Policy & Regulation
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee has announced it will conclude its inquiry into the efficient use and management of reactive...
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Government responds to OEP report on the Environmental Principles Policy Statement

Government, Policy & Regulation
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...
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Scotland’s water industry regulator accused of failure, following inappropriate use of public money

Government, Policy & Regulation
The Public Audit Committee (PAC) has published its final report on the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS), following its scrutiny of  the water...
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EFRA Committee to quiz Defra Secretary of State, Steve Reed, about Thames Water situation

Government, Policy & Regulation
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA), which is appointed by the House of Commons to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of...
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CRU publishes its 2023 performance assessments on Uisce Éireann

Government, Policy & Regulation
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...
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