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Pennon Group:South West Water continues strong financial performance
Pennon Group, owner of South West Water, said the water company is continuing its strong financial performance with the publication this morning of its Interim Management Statement.
New Government map flags up UK water source heat opportunities
The Government has published a new map aimed at flagging up new water source heat opportunities in the UK.
Access hire business in management buyout deal
Access Hire Nationwide Limited and Welfare Hire Nationwide Limited have been acquired in a venture capital backed management buyout by Elysian Capital I LP.
NG Bailey back in profit – order book stands at £600m
NG Bailey, the UK’s largest independent engineering, IT and facilities services provider, has announced its financial results for the year to 28 February 2014, posting an underlying operating profit of £2.1m.
Installation of giant energy turbine marks start of Welsh tidal industry
Wales’ first giant tidal energy generator will be unveiled today at Pembroke Port by the First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones, marking the birth of the Welsh tidal industry.
Defra publishes Part 2 of UK marine monitoring strategy
The Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs has published Part Two of its Marine Strategy covering UK Marine Monitoring Programmes.
Environment Agency consults on Wash East Coastal Management Strategy
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation on its proposals for the Wash East Coastal Management Strategy.
EU launches new consultation on water re-use in Europe
The European Commission has launched a new consultation on policy options to optimise water reuse in Europe - leading to a formal proposal to address the issue in 2015.
Interserve workload up to £7.5bn
Interserve, the international support services and construction group, has reported that its future workload is up to £7.5 billion (FY 2013: £6.4 billion) with the publication of its half-year results for the six months ended 30 June 2014.
Water cos set up independent panel for customer complaints scheme
Water UK, the body which represents the UK water companies at national and EU level, has announced the formation of a new independent and free-to-use service to resolve complaints with their water company.
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Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres. -
Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world. -
South Staffordshire Plc earns prestigious RoSPA global health and safety award
UK-headquartered South Staffordshire Plc, the integrated services group operating within the UK critical infrastructure and essential services markets, has received a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Award for global health and safety excellence. -
Balfour Beatty achieves 99.1% Responsible Sourcing on major Thames Estuary infrastructure project
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, has delivered exceptional environmental results on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) framework, one of the nation’s most ambitious flood defence initiatives.
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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What is to be done about the UK’s failing utilities? Listen to Professor Dieter Helm explore the options to tackle the UK’s failing utilities – Thames Water, the Royal Mail and Network Rail in particular.
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