Pennon Group plc returns to profitability in half year ended 30 September 2025
Pennon Group plc has returned to profitability in the half year ended 30 September 2025, with a statutory profit before tax of £65.9 million, compared to a loss of £38.8 million in H1 2024/25, according to the interim results for the Group published today.
Thames Water lifts hosepipe ban for customers after above-average rainfall
Thames Water has lifted its Temporary Use Ban (hosepipe ban), as of 07.00 Thursday 27 November 2025, for customers in the OX, GL, SN, RG4, RG8, and RG9 postcode areas, following above-average rainfall and strong customer support in conserving water.
Anglian Water reports record number of ‘Good’ and ‘Excellent’ bathing waters
Anglian Water is reporting its best set of results since new bathing water regulations came into effect in 2015, climbing from 90 per cent ‘Good’ or ‘Excellent’ ratings in 2024 to 96.3 per cent this year.
United Utilities unveils £80 million plans for more projects to improve water quality
United Utilities is due to start five projects over the next six months to improve water quality across Stockport.
Southern Water says partnership working drives regionwide bathing water improvement
Southern Water says collaboration between partner agencies to protect and enhance the water quality of its 87 designated bathing waters is reaping its rewards along the region’s 700-mile coastline.
Affinity Water marks major milestone in drive to support more water-efficient new homes
Affinity Water has rewarded Pace Construction, a developer and contractor specialising in new build homes and energy-efficient construction, as the first developer to secure an incentive payment of more than £60,000 through Ofwat’s Environmental Incentives Common Framework (EICF) audit.
Welsh Water launches collaborative partnerships with colleges in north Wales on land and water management best practice
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has announced the launch of new collaborative partnerships with colleges in north Wales on to promote best practice in land and water management to safeguard drinking water sources now and for years to come.
Uisce Éireann starts major €22m infra investment to unlock capacity for 1,600 new homes in Navan
Uisce Éireann has started works on a €22 million investment in a major infrastructure project to upgrade the wastewater network in Farganstown – the project in the wider Navan area is part of a national programme of targeted investment in water and wastewater networks to enable housing delivery.
British Water launches UK Water Innovation Map
British Water has announced the launch of the British Water Innovation Map, a strategic resource designed to support greater visibility, collaboration, and alignment across the UK water and wastewater innovation landscape.
United Utilities progresses water mains network upgrades in Oldham
United Utilities is getting work underway today on a further £270,000 investment to upgrade more than 3km of Oldham’s water mains network.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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