Report says aligning farm subsidies with water sector spend would keep costs down
The Green Alliance is calling for the UK's new post-Brexit farm subsidy scheme to be better aligned with water companies' environmental spending.
New study finds UK & US investors lag "far behind" emerging economies on sustainable investment
A new study from UBS has found that the UK is lagging far behind in the rates of adoption in sustainable investment compared to investors in the emerging economies of China, Brazil and the united Arab Emirates, which have the highest.
Global Green Bond Partnership set to accelerate investment in low carbon, climate resilient infrastructure
A new partnership which includes the world's leading financial institutions with the aim of accelerating the issue of green bonds and crowding in additional climate finance has been launched at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco this week.
World Bank launches initiative to raise US$3 billion in Sustainable Water Development Bonds
The World Bank is launching a Sustainable Development Bond series to raise awareness of the critical role of water and ocean resources.
World Water Week: Nature Conservancy flags up innovative financing, water security and water stewardship
Experts from leading global conservation NGO the Nature Conservancy’s have been discussing innovative financing, water security and water stewardship at World Water Week currently taking place in Stockholm.
Global collective action on water risks - WWF calls for new financing mechanisms
International NGO WWF is calling for a scale up of collective action globally to tackle water risks – especially through engagement with the financial sector around both risk and opportunity.
S&P Global Ratings revises Thames Water from stable to negative
S&P Global Ratings has revised its outlook on Thames Water debt from stable to negative - S&P said the revision reflects its view of the water company’s current financial pressure “in the absence of improvement in operating performance.”
New report warns nationalising UK utilities would cost taxpayer £182 billion
A new report from NERA Economic Consulting is warning that nationalising UK utilities would cost the British taxpayer around £182 billion.
Michael Gove calls on water companies to increase investment
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has challenged water companies to increase investment and improve environmental outcomes by 2025.
Pennon Group and South West Water sign pioneering £80m green finance deals
Pennon Group and subsidiary South West Water have signed new pioneering £80 million green finance deals with Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking in London and NatWest for Revolving Credit Facilities (RCF).
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
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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