The Liberal Democrats are calling for water sector regulator Ofwat to be replaced by a “tough new independent regulator” following ongoing widespread criticism of sewage discharges into Britain’s rivers.

 Galliford Try's Environment business has been successful on two major frameworks for Welsh Water - this represents the first capital maintenance framework wins for the business since the acquisition of nmcn water.

Ahead of COP27, the UN climate summit which starts in Egypt in Sharm El- Sheikh this Sunday, UNESCO is warning that the accelerated melting of glaciers in 50 World Heritage sites, which are home to total of 18,600 glaciers, will see a third of them disappear by 2050.

United Utilities has gone out to tender with an AMP7 framework contract for DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations ) compliance, inspection, remediation and support worth an estimated £18.5 million.

S&P Global Ratings has lowered its credit ratings on Northumbrian Water Limited (NWL) and parent holding company, Northumbrian Water Group Ltd. (NWG) to 'BBB' from 'BBB+', due to pressure on NWL's operating and financing costs due to rising inflation and heavier than anticipated capital expenditure (capex).

Clancy Group has maintained its solid growth trajectory for a fourth consecutive year in the twelve months to 3 April 2022, according to its latest set of annual results.

Participants at the latest National Drought Group (NDG) meeting have set out further action needed now and over winter to mitigate the impacts of drought on water supplies, agriculture and the environment next year.

Ofwat has published new guidance setting out its expectation for water companies in England and Wales to deliver all projects worth £200 million-plus via Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) in their business plans for the 2024 Price Review.

Influential campaigning organisation Waterwise is warning that Ofwat’s draft methodology for the upcoming 2024 Price Review is lacking in many areas – and says that the water sector regulator “should not be marking its own homework on the impact of its price reviews”