National Audit Office – new report sets out lessons for public infrastructure investment using private finance
As the government establishes its 10-year strategy for infrastructure investment, a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has set out the key lessons when considering the use of private finance for public infrastructure projects.
Government grants new powers to borrow and invest up to £1.5 billion over next 15 years to Crown Estate
For the first time in The Crown Estate’s history, it has been granted borrowing and new investment powers to future proof the organisation and help it to create financial, social and environmental value for generations to come.
Environment Secretary highlights how water investment will unlock growth in East of England
On a visit to Cambridge last week to discuss the region’s urgent water needs, Environment Secretary Steve Reed highlighted how water sector investment is set to unlock growth in the East of England.
Environment Secretary says £104bn private sector investment in water is driving forward major infrastructure projects
Environment Secretary Steve Reed is highlighting the Havant Thicket reservoir as a prime example of how £104 billion in private sector investment into water—the largest since privatisation—is driving forward major infrastructure projects and creating over 30,000 jobs across the country.
Thames Water in High Court today at start of three day appeal hearing against restructuring plan
The Appeal Court has this morning started a three day hearing of an appeal against the High Court decision to allow Thames Water’s restructuring plan which would see it receive an emergency £3 billion loan from its Class A creditors.
S& P Global Ratings raises Thames Water rating to 'CCC' From 'D' on completed debt restructuring
S & P Global Ratings has raised Thames Water’s rating to 'CCC' from 'D' on completed debt restructuring following the High Court of Justice of England and Wales' sanction on 18 February of its restructuring plan.
Rising water sector risk: Fitch Ratings sees higher risk in AMP8 for water companies
Fitch Ratings says it sees moderately higher business risk in AMP8, mainly driven by heightened exposure to environmental risk, increasing public scrutiny, and higher clawback risk, which is linked to the price control deliverables (PCDs) mechanism.
Moody's Ratings deems Thames Water's restructuring to be a "distressed exchange"
Moody's Ratings has downgraded Thames Water Utilities Ltd.'s (Thames Water) Probability of Default (PDR) rating to D-PD from Ca-PD - the rating action coincides with the effective date of Thames Water's restructuring plan announced by the company on 21 February 2025.
Welsh Government takes equity stake in major north Wales tidal energy project
Welsh Government backing has been given to what will become the largest consented tidal energy project in Europe and taken an £8 million equity stake.
Fitch affirms United Utilities senior unsecured rating at 'A-'
Fitch Ratings has affirmed United Utilities Water Ltd's (UUW) and United Utilities Water Finance PLC's (UUWF) senior unsecured ratings at 'A -'.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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