Mining Remediation Authority awards £2 million contract for legal services
The Mining Remediation Authority has awarded a £2 million contract (exc VAT) for legal services without going out to competition to Nottingham firm Browne Jacobson LLP without going out to to tender.
Yorkshire Water restarts storm overflow investment in North Yorkshire
Yorkshire Water has begun five projects across North Yorkshire to reduce the number and frequency of storm overflow discharges.
Southern Water ramps up use of AI sewers and Nature Based Solutions to cut storm overflows in Whitstable
Southern Water is ramping up efforts to cut storm overflows in Whitstable by rolling out smart artificial intelligence technology, along with major upgrades at Swalecliffe Wastewater Treatment Works and new nature‑based solutions across the town.
Northumbrian Water Group awards wastewater network monitoring specialist StormHarvester long-term service contract
StormHarvester, a specialist in real-time wastewater network monitoring, has been awarded a long-term service contract by Northumbrian Water Group following a competitive tender process.
Anglian Water gets ready to start £4.2m investment to replace18 kilometres of water pipes in Gedney Hill
Anglian Water is getting ready to start work on installing 18 kilometres of new water pipes in Gedney Hill to replace the existing pipes - the £4.2 million investment in the substantial upgrade programme is set to future proof the water supply in the area.
EQT’s Investment in Yorkshire Water: why this moment matters more than it might appear
As part of our Expert Focus series, Neal Edmondson, Client Director for Water at consultancy firm BFY Group, takes an in-depth look at Stockholm-headquartered global investment group EQT’s investment in Yorkshire Water – and why this moment matters more than it might appear.
How satellite IoT can enhance remote water system monitoring
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Alastair MacLeod, CEO of IoT specialists Ground Control, takes a detailed look at how satellite IoT is being used in enhancing remote water system monitoring.
US-headquartered Badger Meter in $100 million acquisition of UDlive
US-headquartered Badger Meter Inc. has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire UDlive Limited,the UK-based provider of hardware‑enabled software solutions for sewer line monitoring, for $100 million, plus contingent consideration. The transaction is expected to close at the end of April 2026.
Environment Agency outlines approach to managing reports of environmental risk and how it will respond
The Environment Agency has outlined its approach to tackling environmental risk and responding to environmental incidents in its newly published corporate report on the Agency’s customer service commitment in England.
Dame Helen Ghosh named as preferred Chair for Office for Environmental Protection
Dame Helen Ghosh has been named as the preferred candidate to succeed Dame Glenys Stacey as Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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