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Morpeth bypasses flood risk with Graf UK’s EcoBloc Flex
In a bid to eliminate flood risk and to provide an effective, controlled rainwater drainage solution, water management specialist Graf UK has installed a 620m3 EcoBloc Flex stormwater tank at a new 13-mile bypass in Morpeth, Northumberland.
UU gets go-ahead to loan up to £100m to retail business jv with Severn Trent
Ofwat has given the go-ahead to United Utilities to provide working capital through a series of loans of up to £100 million for a period of 5 years to its non-household retail activities joint venture with Severn Trent Water.
Yorkshire Water awards 5 year £100m marine framework contract
Yorkshire Water has recently signed a marine framework contract worth up to £100 million over the next five years.
UK utilities 2nd in European customer satisfaction rankings
The UK utilities sector has the second highest customer satisfaction rates in Europe, according to a report released today by the Institute of Customer Service.
Southern Water awards AMP6 pump framework contract
Leading pump rental specialist Selwood has been awarded a major contract with Southern Water for the supply of pumping solutions for up to a decade.
Thames Water publishes progress update on climate change adaptation
Thames Water has published a progress report on its progress in adapting to the current and future predicted effects of climate change on their organisation- the report was invited by Defra under the adaptation reporting power in the Climate Change Act 2008.
Water experts urge Lords to fight for flood resilient homes in affordable houses debate
Leading civil engineers, environmental scientists, water experts, water companies and architects have appealed to the House Lords to ensure the incoming housing law protects new and existing homes from flooding.
Infosys wins Welsh Water contract - one of largest IT deals in UK water sector
Infosys has today announced it has been selected by Welsh Water to manage substantial elements of its IT estate in a transformative deal lasting up to 10 years, one of the largest IT deals in the UK water utility sector.
Flooding: MPs Committee intervenes to get Worsfold Review into public domain
Eighteen months after its completion, the 2014 Worsfold Review of the Government’s Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) programme has finally been published following an intervention by the Environmental Audit Committee to get the Review into the public domain.
MPs Committee - EU membership positive for UK environment
EU membership has been a crucial factor in shaping UK environmental policy on air and water pollution, and biodiversity, according to the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee’s report on EU and UK Environmental Policy.
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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
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest. -
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What's to be done about the UK's failing utilities - is special administration the solution?
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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- Government proposes new financial penalties for environmental offences and bolstered powers for EA to hold water companies to account
- Specialist AI tech built by UK government helped to speed up government’s decision to abolish Ofwat
- Ofwat agrees to Thames Water request for further referral of appeal to CMA with open-ended timescale
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