European Environment Agency says more investment needed in urban wastewater treatment plants
More investment is needed to make urban waste water treatment plants fit to meet the difficult challenges posed by the impacts of climate change, as well as the presence of antibiotics and other micro-pollutants in waste water, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing.
John Belgrove, Senior Partner at Aon, appointed Chair of Investment Leaders Group
John Belgrove, Senior Partner at global professional services firm Aon, has been appointed Chair of the Investment Leaders Group (ILG), a group of 12 leading pension funds, insurers and asset managers convened by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).
Scottish Government launches £3bn green investment programme
The Scottish Government has launched a £3 billion green investment programme.
CBI warns price tag for Labour's renationalisation starts at £196 billion
The up-front cost of the Labour Party’s renationalisation proposals for water and energy utilities, train companies and Royal Mail is estimated to be £196 billion, according to new analysis by the CBI.
Bazalgette Tunnel £75m green finance issue receives highest S&P Global Ratings score
Bazalgette Tunnel Ltd’s £75 million fixed-rate senior secured green notes issuance to design, build, commission and maintain the Thames Tideway Tunnel in London has received the highest score on the S&P Global Ratings Green Evaluation scale.
NGOs warn Chancellor - investment in climate and nature must more than double
A broad group of eighteen civil society organisations has written to Sajid Javid MP ahead of this week’s Spending Review and Budget saying that the government will need to more than double public investment on climate and nature, from the current £17 billion a year to at least £42 billion.
Fitch Ratings warns Ofwat Price Review intensifies pressure on UK water sector
Fitch Ratings has warned that Ofwat's recent draft price review determinations published are likely to have a negative impact on the credit quality of rated UK water companies.
Moodys ratings agency warns: Ofwat is tightening screws further on UK water sector
Moodys ratings agency is warning that Ofwat is tightening the screws further on the water sector following publication by the regulator on 18 July of more draft determinations for the upcoming 2020 -25 AMP7 investment programme.
Moody's downgrades Southern Water ratings - with ratings under review for possible further downgrade
Moody's ratings agency has downgraded Southern Water’s senior secured debt to Baa2 from Baa1 and placed the Baa2 ratings under review for further downgrade, reflecting the risks associated with the continuing Environment Agency investigation and the price review process.
S&P Global Ratings warns over tighter financial ratios and potentially lower credit ratings for utilities
S&P Global Ratings are warning that the credit quality of UK utilities, including the water companies, is under pressure – they could face tighter financial ratios and potentially lower credit ratings as a result of increased regulatory pressures.
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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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