Environment Agency submits planning application for £17.5m Portreath flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has submitted a planning application for the Portreath Flood Alleviation Scheme, a major investment to help protect homes, businesses and community facilities from flooding.
Latest CDP analysis shows companies expect nearly $400bn hit in future impacts from water challenges
Latest analysis from CDP, the global non-profit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system, shows companies spread across the globe are anticipating an almost $400 billion hit in future impacts from water challenges such as droughts disrupting critical trade routes.
WMO warns long-term decline in Earth’s freshwater storage and in glacier retreat is continuing
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is warning that the long-term decline in Earth’s freshwater storage and in glacier retreat is continuing - trends with serious implications for people and economies in the future.
Government ‘cutting corners’ on international climate finance commitments as El Niño approaches
The UK Government should be doing more to deliver on its commitments to provide climate finance for some of the world’s poorest countries, the House of Commons International Development Committee has found.
House of Commons EFRA Committee launches call for evidence on emergency response to flooding
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has launched a new call for evidence as it investigates how government and public services respond immediately after severe flooding.
Institution of Civil Engineers calls on government to commission independent economic review to ‘jump-start’ climate adaptation
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is calling for the government to commission a review of the economic value of climate adaptation, which could have a similar catalysing impact as the Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change and the Dasgupta Review on the Economics of Biodiversity.
Drought, heat and water shortages - Scottish Water CEO explains why Scotland is not immune
In the run-up to the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition hosted in Glasgow in October, Scottish Water CEO Alex Plant explains why Scotland must prepare for drought, extreme weather and future water challenges.
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water lifts Ceredigion Temporary Hosepipe Ban
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has lifted the Temporary Use Ban (hosepipe ban) affecting around 33,000 properties across mid and south Ceredigion, together with parts of north Pembrokeshire and north Carmarthenshire.
New study reveals 20 years of groundwater level changes worldwide
A new study by the International Groundwater Resources Assessment Centre (IGRAC) has analysed 20 years of groundwater-level measurements from 42,844 monitoring wells across 47 countries.
Anglian Water - work underway on £15.7 million upgrade to Huntingdon’s sewer network
Anglian Water is investing £15.7 million to install two new sewer pipes along a 7.4km route around Huntingdon – the work started in June and is expected to finish by the end of 2027.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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- United Utilities - trading update and response to Ofwat’s 2026 Cost Change Draft Decision
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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