WMO warns Earth's climate increasingly out of balance - and impacts could last for potentially thousands of years
The World Meteorological Organization WMO is warning that Earth’s climate is more out of balance than at any time in observed history – the climate is increasingly out of balance, driven by rising greenhouse gas concentrations that are warming the atmosphere and oceans and accelerating ice melt.
Barhale establishes Toronto base to target water and infrastructure projects
Civil engineering, infrastructure and tunnelling specialist Barhale has announced its expansion into Canada with the opening of its first business unit in Toronto, Ontario.
Severn Trent Water awards £6 million AMP8 contract for supply of precast concrete tank panels
Severn Trent Water has awarded an AMP8 framework contract for the supply of precast concrete tank panels with an estimated value of £6 million including VAT.
House of Commons EFRA Committee recalls CEO and Chair of South East Water for further questioning
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has recalled the CEO and Chair of South East Water for further questioning about recent water supply outtages which affected thousands of the company's customers.
United Utilities seeks supply chain engagement ahead of £16.8 million AMP8/9 tender for water and wastewater process equipment
United Utilities is seeking supply chain engagement ahead of going out to tender later this year with an AMP8/9 contract for water and wastewater process equipment with an estimated value of £16.8 million including VAT.
NI Water awards £1.44 million contract for supply, delivery and maintenance of ISCO proprietary equipment and spare parts
Northern Ireland Water has awarded a contract for supply, delivery and maintenance of ISCO proprietary equipment and spare parts with an estimated value of £1.44 million (including VAT).
Environment Agency awards £206,000 contract for Riverfly Monitoring Initiative citizen science project 26/29
The Environment Agency has awarded a contract for Riverfly Monitoring Initiative citizen science project 26/29 with an estimated value of £206,200( including VAT) to the Freshwater Biological Association.
New report says UK water sector has ‘pivotal opportunity’ to rebuild trust in AMP8 - amid widespread public distrust
New research conducted by YouGov on behalf of Cavendish Consulting reveals a complex and often contradictory picture of public attitudes towards the UK water sector, highlighting both deep-rooted distrust and a significant opportunity for companies to rebuild confidence during the AMP8 2025-2030 investment period.
Mining Remediation Authority awards £500k contract for power connection to Sharnberry Mine Water Treatment Scheme
The Mining Remediation Authority has awarded a contract for a power connection to the Sharnberry Mine Water Treatment Scheme with an estimated value of £522, 000 including VAT to Northern Powergrid (Northeast) Plc.
Yorkshire Water awards £50 million AMP8 contract for contingent labour services
Yorkshire Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for contingent labour services -through a single-lot framework with an estimated value of £50 million.
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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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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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