Glenigan warns UK construction faces “dire straits” as US-Iran war continues
Glenigan is warning that UK construction is facing “dire straits” as the US-Iran war continues with the release of its May 2026 edition of its Construction Index.
Uisce Éireann gets green light for nature-based wastewater treatment plant at Grangemockler, Co. Tipperary
Uisce Éireann has announced planning permission has been granted for a constructed wetland wastewater treatment plant in Grangemockler, Co. Tipperary.
South East Water announces resignation of David Hinton as Chief Executive Officer
South East Water has just announced that David Hinton has today resigned as Chief Executive Officer of the company.
Severn Trent Water seeks supply chain input ahead of upcoming procurement for Common Data Environment software
Severn Trent Water is seeking supply chain input ahead of an upcoming procurement for Common Data Environment software.
NI Water awards multi-million pound framework for supply, maintenance and repair of screening & conditioning equipment
NI Water has awarded a number of framework contracts for the supply, maintenance and repair of screening and conditioning equipment with an estimated total value of £21.57 million inc VAT.
United Utilities seeks supply chain interest ahead of tendering £12m AMP8 contract for Cloud-Based Video Knowledge Capture & Learning Platform
United Utilities is seeking supply chain input ahead of going out to tender with an AMP8 contract for a Cloud-Based Video Knowledge Capture and Learning Platform with a total estimated value of £12 million (inc VAT).
Head of Investment Management at NI Water warns wastewater system across Northern Ireland is under severe pressure
Dr Steve Blockwell, Head of Investment Management at Northern Ireland Water, is warning that the wastewater system across Northern Ireland is under severe pressure and that years of under investment mean many assets are now operating beyond their intended capacity.
Southern Water appoints former Kier Group chief as Chair Designate
Southern Water has announced the appointment of Andrew Davies as Chair Designate – he will join the Board with immediate effect, succeeding Keith Lough as Chair on 16 July 2026 who will retire from the Board on the same day.
Government to appoint Senior Adviser to Secretary of State at Defra on Water Reform Transition
The Government has published the Terms of Reference for appointing a Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State at the Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) on Water Reform Transition.
DEFRA publishes new guidance on water fittings regulations
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has published new guidance on water fittings regulations – the specifications approved by the regulators will apply from 6 May 2027.
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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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