Ofwat publishes 2014 price review financial model
Water industry regulator Ofwat has published details of the financial model it has developed as part of the price review to help it assess companies' business plans.
Fitch revises UK utilities' sector outlook to negative
Fitch Ratings has revised its sector Outlook for UK utilities to negative from stable as a result of weakened fundamentals, growing political pressure and challenging regulatory determinations.
UK Govt seeks to promote more inward UK investment from Far East
The UK Government is seeking to promote more inward UK investment from the Far East with the launch of a new initiative inviting market research companies to bid to undertake research for UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Japan.
UK Govt gives new infrastructure guarantee for Speyside renewable energy plan
The Treasury has confirmed it will guarantee bonds worth up to £48.5 million in a new infrastructure guarantee for the Speyside Biomass Power project located in Moray, Scotland.
FTSE 350 utilities firms see pension deficits increase to £3bn
Research by pension consultants Barnett Waddingham has found that utilities firms within the FTSE 350 were one of a minority of sectors to see their combined pension deficits increase in 2013. The total deficit for the sector was £3bn compared with £2.2bn twelve months previously.
UK attracts highest levels of inward investment on record
The UK has attracted the most inward investment projects in 2013/14 since records began in the 1980s, according to new data from UK Trade and Investment (UKTI).
EIB provides £100m for investment in new equipment by UK companies
Europe’s long-term lending institution, the European Investment Bank, has agreed to provide £100 million to Societe Generale Equipment Finance to support investment by UK based small and medium sized companies over the next two years.
Government flags up Thames Tideway Tunnel opportunity for overseas investors
The Government has highlighted Thames Water’s £4.2 billion Tideway Tunnel as a major opportunity for overseas investors to invest in UK infrastructure, together with flagging up the fact that a “Government Support Package will further protect investors”.
UK attracts highest levels of inward investment on record
The UK has attracted the most inward investment projects since records began in the 1980s – with energy and infrastructure contributing around 310 (17.5%), second only to advanced manufacturing with 418, according to a new report from UKTI.
Green Investment Bank announces plans to raise new £1bn renewables fund
The UK Green Investment Bank plc has announced plans to raise a new £1bn fund with the publication today of its performance for the financial year to 31st March 2014.
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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
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