NAO Report: Ofwat price regime “not yet achieving the value for money that it should”
Ofwat’s price cap regime does not balance risks appropriately between companies and consumers and is “not yet achieving the value for money that it should”, with customers failing to benefit from at least £800 million in net windfall gains between 2010 and 2015, according to a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO).
EIB sets new 35% target for climate lending in developing countries
The European Investment Bank (EIB), the world’s largest lender for climate related projects, will increase the proportion of its lending in support of climate related investment in developing countries from 25% to 35%.
New EU rules to promote investments in infrastructure projects
The European Commission is amending existing legislation with the aim of encouraging more investment and long-term finance for infrastructure projects by large institutional investors such as insurers and pension funds.
EIB makes €75m loan to modernise water and sanitation networks in Morocco
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Office National de l’électricité et de l’eau potable (ONEE) have signed a €75 million finance contract to increase the capacity of the water production and distribution and sanitation networks in Morocco.
EIB agrees €17bn of new loans and approves new climate lending strategy
The European Investment Bank, Europe’s long-term lending institution, has approved more than €17 billion of new loans which include support for investment in water infrastructure and renewable energy.
Cost to serve per customer – lessons for the water companies?
A new analysis by consultants Arthur D Little on the cost to serve per customer in the utilities sector – specifically the gas and power markets – has highlighted some key issues of interest to the UK water sector, particularly in the run-up to the opening of the competitive marketplace in 2017.
Government lawyers flag up successful completion of £4.3bn Tideway Tunnel contract
The Government Legal Department (GLD) has announced the successful completion of the £4.3 billion contract for the Thames Tideway Tunnel, describing the government support package for the Tunnel as designed “to remove project risks that private sector investors would not have been prepared to take.”
Fitch: BBB+ rating for Bazalgette Tunnel Ltd reflects “substantial protection via strong support commitments from UK Government”
Fitch Ratings agency has assigned Bazalgette Tunnel Limited's initial £1 billion revolving credit facility (RCF) a 'BBB+' rating and assessed the Outlook as Stable.
EIB provides £100m loan for Southern Water AMP6 investment
Europe’s long-term lending institution, the European Investment Bank (EIB), has agreed to provide £100 million to improve water supply and waste water treatment in the Southern Water region.
CCWater says Tideway Tunnel costs must be kept to “absolute minimum” for customers
The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) is warning that the cost of the Thames Tideway Tunnel scheme to Thames Water’s 5.3 million waste water customers must be kept to an absolute minimum.
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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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