Law firm serves letters before action on 6 water companies in new class action competition claim
On 20 December 2024 international law firm RPC and proposed class representative Professor Carolyn Roberts took the first step in launching a new opt-out competition collective action claim by serving proposed defendants Severn Trent, Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Thames Water, Northumbrian Water and Anglian Water with letters before action.
Competition and Markets Authority seeks initial comment on Pennon Group acquisition of SES Water
The Competition and Markets Authority yesterday invited initial comments by interested parties on Pennon Group’s recently completed acquisition of Sutton and East Surrey Water (SES Water).
Competition and Markets Authority seeks views on how regulators work together to protect consumers
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching a 10 year review of the concurrency arrangements, which set out how the CMA and the eight sector regulators – including Ofwat, Ofgem and Ofcom – work together to enforce competition law and promote competition in the regulated sectors.
Competition and Markets Authority grants energy firm permission to appeal Ofgem licence changes
The Competition and Markets Authority has granted Northern Powergrid permission to appeal Ofgem licence changes – the energy firm can now appeal changes by the UK’s independent energy regulator to their energy licences, which affect how much Northern Powergrid can charge their customers.
CMA publishes environmental sustainability advice to government
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published advice on how competition and consumer laws can help meet the UK's environmental goals, and has outlined plans for a Sustainability Taskforce.
Competition and Markets Authority welcomes government proposals on new powers
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has welcomed the government’s proposals to strengthen its ability to tackle breaches of competition and consumer law, and empower the Digital Markets Unit (DMU).
CMA seeks comments in inquiry on Pennon Group plc / Bristol Water merger
The Competition and Markets Authority has formally launched its investigation into the completed acquisition by Pennon Group plc of Bristol Water Holdings UK Ltd under the provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and the Water Industry Act 1991.
Sustainability agreements: Competition & Markets Authority issues guidance for businesses
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has issued information to help businesses achieve environmental sustainability goals whilst staying on the right side of competition law.
Appeal Tribunal upholds £25m+ fine in pre-cast concrete drainage products competition case
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has welcomed a judgment from the Competition Appeal Tribunal upholding the CMA's decision to impose a £25 million-plus fine on FP McCann Ltd for participating in an illegal cartel.
Ofwat - “wrong for companies to use competition law as reason not to collaborate to benefit of customers”
Ofwat has told the water companies that competition concerns should not be a barrier to greater collaboration between companies on charging for new connections, saying “it is wrong for companies to use competition law as a reason not to collaborate to the benefit of customers.”
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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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