New report by Commons EFRA Committee flags up human cost of coastal erosion - households and businesses face bankruptcy and displacement
The House of Commons cross-party Environment Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has published a new report laying bare the human cost of coastal erosion as households and businesses face bankruptcy and displacement.
United Utilities tenders £48 million AMP8 contract for supply of battery energy storage solutions
United Utilities has gone out to tender with an AMP8 framework contract for the supply of battery energy storage solutions with a total estimated value of £48 million including VAT.
Thames Water awards major c£60 million AMP8 contract for sewer depth and event duration monitors
Thames Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for the supply, repair, installation and maintenance of sewer depth and event duration monitors – the contract had a total estimated value of £60.24 million when it first went out to tender at the end of April 2025.
New analysis warns water sector AMP8 programme facing significant hurdles including low project delivery rates to planning delays
Independent analysis is warning that the UK water sector AMP8 programme is encountering significant hurdles ranging from low project delivery rates to planning delays and judicial reviews.
Ofwat announces combined gated process for Major Water Infrastructure Programme
Ofwat has announced the launch of a combined gated process to oversee, support and assess the delivery of large-scale water infrastructure projects for the Major Water Infrastructure Programme.
Southern Water seeks supply chain input ahead of £7.2 million AMP8 tender for supply and maintenance of blowers & compressors
Southern Water has launched preliminary market engagement seeking supply chain input ahead of going out to tender with an AMP8 contract for supply and maintenance of blowers & compressors with an estimated total value of £7.2 million (inc VAT).
Severn Trent seeks early market engagement ahead of tendering AMP8 contract for COTS SaaS design automation platform
Severn Trent Water is seeking early market engagement ahead of tendering an AMP8 contract for commercial, off-the-shelf SaaS design automation platform capable of automating preliminary design for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure.
Yorkshire Water invests £16.8 million to strengthen water quality and resilience at Haisthorpe WTW
Yorkshire Water is investing £16.8 million at Haisthorpe Water Treatment Works, to create a nitrate removal plant that will enhance the reliable, sustainable, high quality drinking water provided to customers across East Yorkshire.
Thames Water gets go-ahead from creditors to secure further funding
Thames Water has announced the results of the Eighth Consent Requests and STID Proposal – creditors’ approval means the water company will now be able secure further funding.
House of Commons EFRA Committee launches new inquiry into land use and nature in England
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has today launched a long-term thematic inquiry into land use and nature in England, as a new component of its Strategy setting out its strategic principles and policy priorities to underpin their work during the course of this Parliament.
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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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