Planning proposals could be green boost or grey binge
The Environment Agency today urged the Government to apply rigorous green criteria to the development of the proposed National Policy Statements for energy, transport, water and waste infrastructure...
New boost for water industry competition
Environment Agency seeks more solutions for man’s onslaught
The vital work the Environment Agency and its partners are doing to help protect England and Wales’ native wildlife, coastal areas and countryside from the effects of...
One-sided view of water regulation – Water UK defends Ofwat
The view of water regulation in England and Wales published today by the Public Accounts Committee is one-sided and misleading, according to Water UK.
Public Accounts Committee says Ofwat has ‘limp attitude’
Following the publication of a report on the role of Ofwat in the water industry, Edward Leigh MP, Chairman of the Committee of Public Accounts, today said:
Ofwat moves to increase water industry competition
The water industry regulator, Ofwat, has taken two more steps in its bid to increase competition in the water industry.
UK backs tracking system to net pirate fishermen
A new system to beat illegal fishing around the world by tracking fish from the moment they are caught to when they arrive on consumers’ plates will get the backing of the UK Government today (30 April).
OFWAT calls for longer view on AMP
The five year mindset developed by the AMP framework needs to be changed for a much longer cycle, according to George Day, OFWAT’s head of capital maintenance.
Ofwat proposing £8.5m fine on United Utilities water for breaching intra-group trading rules
Ofwat today published for consultation its proposal to fine United Utilities Water £8.5 million for non-compliant trading arrangements with associate companies.
Public to air views on the future of Scotland's sewers
A vital new blueprint is being put together for builders and developers to protect Scotland’s sewer network.
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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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