Lloyds Banking Group - report calls for 'national security mindset' on UK national infrastructure resilience
Lloyds Banking Group has called for a ’national security mindset’ on infrastructure resilience in the UK – as recent heatwaves, flooding, drought, and an £11 billion annual adaptation funding shortfall have exposed how the UK's critical infrastructure is no longer fit for purpose.
Thames Water creditors approve 14th Consent Request and STID Proposal
Thames Water Utilities Ltd has announced that the 14th Consent Request and STID Proposal launched on 11th September have been approved by creditors.
United Utilities - trading update and response to Ofwat’s 2026 Cost Change Draft Decision
United Utilities has today published a trading update ahead of its interim results announcement for 2026/27 on 12 November 2026.
Latest CDP analysis shows companies expect nearly $400bn hit in future impacts from water challenges
Latest analysis from CDP, the global non-profit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system, shows companies spread across the globe are anticipating an almost $400 billion hit in future impacts from water challenges such as droughts disrupting critical trade routes.
FT reports Thames Water incurs c£2 billion in costs and fees in last 18 months
Thames Water is set to have incurred financing costs and advisory fees of nearly £2 billion in the last 18 months, according to a report in the Financial Times at the weekend.
Thames Water gains access to £230 million further funding following results of 13th Consent Requests and STID Proposal
Thames Water has gained access to a further £230 million in funding following the results of the 13th Consent Requests and STID Proposal the water company launched on 24 August 2026.
Southern Water welcomes more positive outlook from credit ratings agencies
Southern Water has welcomed a more positive outlook from credit ratings agencies, saying that the improved credit outlooks for the water company from Moody’s Ratings and S&P Global Ratings have recognised the progress being made across the business.
Thames Water launches 13th Consent Requests to gain access to further multi-million pound funding
Thames Water has launched the 13th Consent Requests – the process which will enable it to gain access to further multi-million pound funding.
S&P Global Ratings revises Southern Water outlook from negative to stable following increased shareholder support and improved operational performance
S&P Global Ratings has revised Southern Water’s outlook from negative to stable following increased shareholder support and improved operational performance.
Moody's Ratings changes outlook on Southern Water to positive, Ba1 ratings affirmed
Moody's Ratings has today changed to positive from stable its outlook on Southern Water Services Ltd and its finance subsidiary SW (Finance) I PLC.
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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. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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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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