British Water partners with URICA for supply chain funding
Water industry trade association British Water has agreed an exclusive business services partnership with URICA that will help its members improve cash flow and grow their international business.
Infrastructure sector wants more fiscal powers for cities and creation of infrastructure minister
Leading players in the infrastructure sector have today called for the next government to adopt ten new measures that will improve the delivery of UK infrastructure and boost economic productivity and growth.
New report says UK water firms will need to significantly increase infrastructure investment
A new pioneering asset management research report commissioned by the UK water industry says that UK water companies will need to significantly increase infrastructure investment - with significant implications for customers' bills.
Sale of Green Investment Bank could lead to potential asset stripping
Widespread reports suggest that finalisation of the £2.3 billion sale of the Green Investment Bank (GIB) is expected today and that an official announcement is imminent.
Drought stress testing tool will make finance sector more resilient to environmental risks
A new drought stress testing tool has been launched with the aim of making financial institutions more resilient to environmental risks.
Will the tide of investor appeal rise or fall as the water industry takes on direct procurement?
An Expert Focus article on Waterbriefing explores whether the tide of investor appeal will rise or fall as the water industry takes on direct procurement.
£184 million EIB backing for Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund
The European Investment Bank will provide £184 million for the new Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund - the British Business Bank has launched the £400 million NPIF which is aimed at boosting the North of England’s economy and helping the region’s businesses realise their growth potential.
Pension sector’s multi-strategy infrastructure fund acquires six UK solar farms
The Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PiP), has reached an agreement with Trina Solar Ltd to acquire six 5MW solar farms following the successful conclusion of each farm’s construction phase.
EIB invests €100m in water purification in Flanders
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Flemish wastewater purification company Aquafin have signed the uptake of a first tranche of €100 million euros as part of a new €200 million euro loan agreement.
EIB confirms record € 5.5bn UK investment in 2016
Last year the European Investment Bank provided more than € 5.5 billion for a record number of UK based projects, compared to € 5.6 billion in 2015. New financing agreed in 2016 represented the second largest annual engagement since the start of EIB lending in the UK in 1973.
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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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