HeidelbergCement sells UK Building Products business
HeidelbergCement has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with an American affiliate of Lone Star Funds to sell its North American and United Kingdom building products business Hanson Building Products for an aggregate purchase price of US$ 1.4 billion (£900 million).
NI Water industrial action – advice on “alternative toilet arrangements”
Northern Ireland Water has published a statement confirming that planned industrial action by Trade Unions has now commenced, accompanied by advice on “alternative toilet arrangements”.
South West Water plans for Camels Head WwTW upgrade get AMP6 go-ahead
Major improvements proposed by South West Water for its Camels Head Sewage Treatment Works in Plymouth will now go ahead following Ofwat’s AMP6 Final Determination.
River Mersey clean-up helps lost seal's survival
United Utilities has said the survival of a seal found in the River Mersey over Christmas is partly due to millions of pounds it has spent on cleaning up the river over the past 20 years.
Non-execs now in majority on Bristol Water Board
A new appointment by Bristol Water, along with further changes to be announced during this financial year, means that the water firm’s Board will have a majority of independent directors, in line with Ofwat’s Corporate Governance Principles.
Nick Grant to Lead Severn Trent Services - Business Water Drive
Severn Trent’s business water services division, Severn Trent Services, has appointed Nick Grant as its new CEO for the UK, Ireland and Italy.
Thames Water outsources customer services in bid to move up SIM league table
Thames Water has gone out to tender with a contract to outsource its customer services in a bid to to gain a place in the upper quartile of regulator Ofwat’s annual Customer Satisfaction table.
Ramboll acquires US-based Environ consultancy
Ramboll has acquired the US-based global consultancy, ENVIRON, adding more than 1,500 environmental and health science specialists in 21 countries.
South East Water start work on £8.1m pipeline challenge
South East Water will start work in January on an £8.1 million project to replace an old pipeline buried in Burham Marshes which has burst nine times over the past four years - deemed the most complex water main installation project the utility has ever undertaken.
Scottish Water uses £8.7m wetland system to treat wastewater
An innovative new environmental wetland project in Cowdenbeath by Scottish Water to treat wastewater is now completed and promises to be a boost for wildlife in the area.
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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. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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