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Parliament launches inquiry into Government plans for Green Investment Bank
The Environmental Audit Committee, chaired by Joan Walley MP, has launched an inquiry into Government plans to establish a Green Investment Bank.
Scottish Government launches two new marine consultations
The Scottish Government is launching two new marine consultations this week.
What's the appeal of a price review?
What's the appeal of a price review? Competition Commission issues final findings in Bristol Water Price review
Northern Ireland flood risk planning policy under review
Northern Ireland Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced his intention to review planning policy for flood risk.
New "early action" CRC metric gains Environment Agency approval
The Environment Agency has approved the Carbon Saver Standard as a Carbon Trust equivalent scheme.
Government to review role of Ofwat
The Government has announced that water industry regulator Ofwat will be reviewed to ensure it is fit for future challenges.
Flood and Water Management Act implementation gets under way
Implementation of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 gets under way this week when the first two phases come into force.
EFRA launches new inquiry into flood and water management
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has launched a new inquiry into outstanding legislative measures required to implement effective flood and water management policies in England and Wales.
Defra launches online consultation for Water White Paper
The Department for Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched an initial online survey for its forthcoming Water White Paper.
Competition Commission publishes final report on Bristol Water price decision
The Competition Commission (CC) has now made public its final report on Bristol Water’s appeal against water industry regulator Ofwat’s price decision.
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Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres. -
Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world. -
South Staffordshire Plc earns prestigious RoSPA global health and safety award
UK-headquartered South Staffordshire Plc, the integrated services group operating within the UK critical infrastructure and essential services markets, has received a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Award for global health and safety excellence. -
Balfour Beatty achieves 99.1% Responsible Sourcing on major Thames Estuary infrastructure project
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, has delivered exceptional environmental results on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) framework, one of the nation’s most ambitious flood defence initiatives.
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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What is to be done about the UK’s failing utilities? Listen to Professor Dieter Helm explore the options to tackle the UK’s failing utilities – Thames Water, the Royal Mail and Network Rail in particular.
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