Government publishes England’s first ever Land Use Framework
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has published England’s first ever Land Use Framework – a plan for delivering new homes, nature restoration, clean energy and food security.
Delivery body appointed to lead £90 million (inc VAT) Water Efficiency Campaign for England and Wales
The 23red WEC Collective delivery body has been appointed to lead the £90 million (inc VAT) Water Efficiency Campaign (WEC) for England and Wales.
Ofwat publishes guidance for water companies on Fitness and Propriety Rule
Ofwat has published guidance for water companies on how to implement, operate and comply with Ofwat's Fitness and Propriety Rule issued on 15 December 2025.
South East Water reports progress on Resilience Plan and new executive appointments focused on investment delivery and technology change
South East Water has today provided an update on the actions that are being implemented to improve the resilience of the water supply network that serves 2.3 million customers across Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire.
Pioneering fibre-optic leak detection system saves 2 million litres of water a day
A groundbreaking technology trial using Openreach's fibre network to detect leaks in surrounding water pipes has already prevented the loss of 2 megalitres of water in just three months.
Severn Trent awards £45m AMP8 contract to deliver critical infra upgrades at Rugby Newbold STW to Costain
Severn Trent has awarded a major £45 million AMP8 contract to deliver critical infrastructure upgrades at its Rugby Newbold Sewage Treatment Works to infrastructure solutions company Costain.
New report warns "free" water and wastewater ‘services’ provided by environment must be replaced by paid-for alternatives
A new report from the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) and The UK Water Report (TUKWR), is warning that water and wastewater ‘services’ provided by the environment to the global water industry for free are in decline, and need to be replaced by paid-for alternatives.
Scottish Water gets ready for next phase of work at Seafield Waste Water Treatment Works
Scottish Water is getting ready for the next phase of work at Seafield Waste Water Treatment Works - the significant investment will further improve the odour performance of Scotland's largest waste water treatment works.
Scottish Water awards £2 million contract for steel fabrication services
Scottish Water has awarded a contract for steel fabrication services with an estimated total value of £2 million (excluding VAT).
Environment Agency tenders £6.6 billion Collaborative Delivery Framework 2
The Environment Agency has gone out to tender with a major and wide-ranging Collaborative Delivery Framework 2 (CDF2) with a total estimated value of £6.6 billion including VAT.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
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.
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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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