Ofwat clarifies IP funding for Tideway Tunnel
Ofwat has issued further information on the funding package for the Tideway Tunnel in response to a request for information received under the Environmental Information Regulations.
London’s economy at risk from climate change impacts, report warns
A report from the London Assembly is warning that London’s economy is at significant risk from extreme world weather and is calling for urgent action to be taken to address the issue.
Southern Water: Fitch Ratings expects operational outperformance in AMP6
Fitch Ratings agency has said it expects Southern Water to achieve capex and operating expenditure outperformance of around £63 million over AMP6 with its affirmation of the firm’s debt-raising vehicle Southern Water (Finance) Ltd's senior secured ratings for its class A debt at 'A-' and its class B debt at 'BBB', with the Outlooks for both as Stable.
National infrastructure pipeline:£29bn spend on water and flood sector work
The government’s latest National Infrastructure Pipeline includes £25.6 billion-plus of programmes and one project by the UK water sewerage companies, together with an investment of £3.5 billion-plus in flood defence work.
EIB strengthens support for African water sector investment
The European Investment Bank, the world’s largest multilateral bank, has announced details of two separate initiatives aimed at further strengthening support for African water sector investment.
Ofwat consults on plans to monitor financial stability of water sector
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposals for the financial monitoring framework under which it will monitor the financial stability of the water and wastewater sector in England and Wales.
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank - UK signs agreement and commits £2 billion
The Commercial Secretary to the Treasury, Lord O’Neill, has signed the founding Articles of Agreement of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) at a formal ceremony in Beijing.
EIB backs construction of state-of-the-art sewage treatment plant in Finland
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €100 million long-term loan to the Helsinki Region Environmental Services (HSY- Helsingin seudun ympäristöpalvelut -kuntayhtymä) to finance the construction of a wastewater treatment plant at a new location in Blominmäki, Espoo.
GIB invests £4m in 50th investment deal for sewage heat recovery
The UK Green Investment Bank and infrastructure investor Equitix have today announced a total commitment of £4m for a programme of sewage heat recovery system installations across Scotland
UK Green Investment Bank targets small-scale hydropower
The UK Green Investment Bank will continue to target small-scale hydropower, according to its latest Annual Report and Accounts 2014-15 published today.
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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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