A keynote conference taking place in London next month will see water sector experts gather to discuss progressing work on major water infrastructure projects and upgrades, while the industry is preparing for significant policy changes.

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has issued detailed guidance about biodiversity net gain (BNG) for developers of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) ; BNG became mandatory for NSIPs on 2 November 2026.

Kier is progressing an £8.8 million portfolio of 31 water and wastewater infrastructure contracts through Anglian Water’s Integrated Operational Solutions (IOS) Partnership.

A new report by the National Audit Office (NAO) based on the financial disclosures of 31 public bodies reveals how climate change could have serious consequences for public services and infrastructure.

In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Jonathan Taylor, UK Managing Director of engineering, technology and consulting services provider Expleo, takes a look at how AI is driving new infrastructure demand and explores how the UK water sector should respond.

Water UK is calling on the government to take immediate action to strengthen water sector resilience - the call comes in its written response to the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee’s Call for Evidence on climate adaptation and resilience.

The Environment Agency has completed the replacement of the Avon Water tidal outfall at Keyhaven Harbour in Hampshire, better protecting around 40 properties from flooding ahead of winter.

An innovative pipe-pushing machine is playing a key role in the latest phase of United Utilities' £260 million programme to modernise the Vyrnwy Aqueduct.

A new partnership has been announced between Scottish Water, Glasgow Science Centre and two of the utility’s key engineering partners to work together on a proposed major new exhibition designed to help young people explore how engineering can respond to climate and infrastructure challenges.

NI Water has outlined its significant investment programme across the Derry City and Strabane District Council area while highlighting the growing challenge posed by wastewater infrastructure constraints and the need for sustained long-term funding.