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Fall in revenues at Speedy Hire
Tool hire specialist Speedy Hire has reported a £2.3m loss for the six months to 30 September 2011 and falling revenue with the publication of its latest financial results this morning. Exceptional items moved Speedy into the red – it would otherwise have posted a pre-tax profit for the period of £2.8m.
MPs says Government planning policy is " confused"
The House of Commons Environmerntal Audit Committee has described the Government's new national planning policy framework as "contradictory and confusing".
Halcrow maps out UK surface water flooding risks
Householders and communities around the UK will benefit from a dynamic new series of flood risk maps created for Halcrow.
Legislation to abolish Infrastructure Planning Commission completed in Parliament
The Localism Bill, which incorporates a provision to abolish the Infrastructure Planning Commission in its present form has completed its passage through Parliament after the House of Commons considered the House of Lords amendments to the Bill on 7 November 2011.
Welsh Water awards sewerage management services contract to 7 firms
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has awarded framework contracts for its Waste Water Network Operations Support Framework to seven companies.
May Gurney acquires transport business
May Gurney, the support services company providing essential maintenance and enhancement services to the public and regulated sectors, has acquired TransLinc, a market leader in the UK's £730 million per annum local authority specialist fleet services and £3 billion local authority passenger services markets.
Ofwat sets out approvals process for 2012-13 charges
Water industry regulator Ofwat has set out its approvals process for charges from 2012-13 onwards.
Massive drop in profits at Munich Re insurers
One of the world’s leading insurers has posted a massive drop in profits - attributed to the difficult environment on the financial markets, problems in Greece, currency translation effects and heavy burdens from natural catastrophes.
Work starts on £1.2M Braunton flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency is starting work this week on the £1.2 million flood defence improvement scheme at Braunton in Devon to reduce the risk of flooding in the village.
Enterprise acquires Byzak
Enterprise, the UK's largest dedicated provider of maintenance and front-line services to the public sector and utility industry, has announced that it has acquired the multi-disciplinary contractor Byzak Limited.
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Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60. -
SuDS role grows under new water rules
Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, according to Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter.
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