Eurazeo to take majority stake in Water Direct to support next phase of growth
European investment group Eurazeo will acquire a majority stake in Water Direct, the UK’s leading provider of alternative water supply solutions for utilities, businesses and the public sector.
Yorkshire Water lifts hosepipe restrictions in place since July
Yorkshire Water is today lifting the temporary hosepipe restrictions introduced on 11 July across Yorkshire, following the driest spring in 132 years and a record-breaking warm summer.
Wessex Water reports strong first half of 2025–26 financial year
Wessex Water is reporting strong service and operational improvements in a strong first half of the 2025–26 financial year, according to its latest interim results.
Southern Water completes £4.5 million upgrade at Calbourne WwTW on Isle of Wight
Southern Water has completed a £4.5 million upgrade at its Calbourne Wastewater Treatment Works on the Isle of Wight – boosting the health of the local environment.
Pennon Group sets out CEO transition arrangements as Susan Davy steps down
Further to the announcement on 11 July 2025 regarding Susan Davy's retirement from the Board of Pennon Group and as Chief Executive Officer, the Pennon Board has confirmed that she will step down from the Board on the 31 December 2025.
Consultation closes on 10 December on proposals for new reservoir in Cambridgeshire Fens
Anglian Water and Cambridge Water are encouraging local communities to have their say on a proposed new reservoir in the Fens before the third phase of consultation closes on 10 December 2025.
Dominique Mowle named new Finance Director at South Staffs Water and Cambridge Water
South Staffs Water has announced the appointment of Dominique Mowle as its new Finance Director and also for its sister company Cambridge Water effective 2 January 2026.
Icosa Water rebrands to Last Mile Water as multi-utility group strengthens independent networks offering
Icosa Water, the New Appointment and Variation (NAV) licensed water and wastewater service provider across England and Wales has announced its rebrand to Last Mile Water.
South East Water issues boil water notice for 24,000 customers in Tunbridge Wells
South East Water has issued a precautionary boil water notice for 24,000 customers in Tunbridge Wells as water supply is restored for flushing toilets and washing only.
Balfour Beatty reports strong cash, order book growth and plans for share buybacks in latest trading update
Balfour Beatty has reported strong cashand order book growth, together with plans for further share buybacks in 2026, according to its latest trading update published this morning covering the period to 4 December 2025.
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Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets. -
BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality.
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- Yorkshire Water lifts hosepipe restrictions in place since July
- Wessex Water reports strong first half of 2025–26 financial year
- Southern Water completes £4.5 million upgrade at Calbourne WwTW on Isle of Wight
- Ofwat – latest cost of living report suggests trust in water companies “may slowly be recovering”
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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
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