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PwC - consumer protection ‘not primary concern' of MOSL or Open Water
A report prepared by PwC for water watchdog CCWater has said that consumer protection is not the primary concern of the Government's Open Water programme led by Defra, Ofwat and MOSL, the market operator currently putting the final arrangements for the non-household retail sector in place.
MPs call on UK Government to ban microbeads in cosmetics
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has demanded that cosmetic companies should be banned from using plastic microbeads in bathroom products - like exfoliating scrubs, toothpaste and shaving gel - because of the marine pollution they are causing.
Future of the Natural Environment post-Brexit inquiry launched
The Environmental Audit Committee has launched an inquiry into the future of the natural environment in the light of the EU referendum.
Ofwat: changes to regulatory reporting will see increased focus on water resources and bioresources
Ofwat is proposing changes to the regulatory accounting guidelines (RAGs) for the water companies which will see an increased focus on water resources and bioresources.
Ofwat proposals for new water charging rules put self-lay firms at risk
Ofwat’s current proposals to implement new charging rules could put Self Lay Providers’ businesses at risk, according to their trade association Fair Water Connections (FWC).
Open Water: Ofwat plans “seamless transition” for market competition in 2017
Ofwat is planning for a seamless transition for the opening of the retail market to competition in April 2017, according to the latest Open Water update.
WELTEC BIOPOWER to build 800-kW biogas plant in Colombia
WELTEC BIOPOWER Gmbh, one of the world‘s leading stainless-steel biogas plant manufacturers, will shortly start building an anaerobic digestion plant for Colombia‘s largest egg producer.
Environment Agency progresses £125m Oxford and Abingdon flood risk plans
The Environment Agency has announced further details of its work to progress with the development of a £120 million flood alleviation scheme for Oxford and two smaller schemes for Abingdon at a cost of £5 million-plus.
Infrastructure output falls 10.1% - civil engineers call on Government to act
Civil engineering contractors are calling on the Government to commit now to long term infrastructure investment in order to prevent economic decline across the UK following the publication today of the latest statistics for UK construction output.
MMB progresses work on £1.5m safety scheme at Yorkshire Water reservoir
Engineering specialists Mott MacDonald Bentley are progressing with work on a £1.5 million essential safety project which began in October last year at Yorkshire Water’s Stubden reservoir.
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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. -
Xylem Flygt pumps selected for Transport for London’s Silvertown Tunnel
The Silvertown Tunnel’s pumping system is reducing the risk of flooding, delays and costly maintenance, while supporting the long-term resilience of London’s transport network, says Ian Ireland, large pumping projects programme manager, Xylem UK. -
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.
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