Ofwat has published a new report setting out the economic growth case for investment in water supply infrastructure generally and specifically looks at the contribution of the Major Projects Programme Ofwat is supporting.

The UK will struggle to deliver the government’s £725bn 10-year infrastructure strategy without immediate and sustained action to boost industry capacity, productivity and collaboration, according to the Institution of Civil Engineers’ State of the Nation 2026 report.

Anglian Water is inviting communities across Cambridgeshire and Suffolk to have their say on plans for a new strategic 49km pipeline from Cambridge to Rede.

Ofwat has proposed a £22.46 million fine for South East Water following an investigation into multiple supply disruptions between 2020 and 2023, which affected more than 286,000 people n Kent and Sussex.

Uisce Éireann has marked the commencement of works on a complete upgrade of Nenagh Wastewater Treatment plant - the €49 million investment will deliver deliver capacity for the equivalent of 3,000 new homes.

Southern Water is progressing work on its £100 million-plus Southampton Link Main project – a manually operated six-tonne tunnel boring machine called “Ancasta” is currently digging underground tunnels in Hampshire as part of the 19km drinking water pipeline project.

Thames Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for a major upgrade at its Maple Lodge Sewage Treatment Works with a current estimated value between £140 million to £280 million (inc VAT).

A new three-year action plan has been agreed to improve the marine energy consenting process in Wales.

Thames Water has appointed civil engineering, infrastructure and tunnelling specialist Barhale to three schemes supporting growth and new development at Brent Cross, Basingstoke and Benson.

The government has provided an additional £6.5 million government funding to help build long-term resilience across the canal network in England and Wales and ensure it continues to operate safely.