WICS annual report on Scottish Water’s performance flags up growing concerns around delivery of several longer-term commitments
The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has flagged up growing concerns around delivery of several longer-term commitments in its annual report on Scottish Water’s performance in 2025-26, the fifth year of the current regulatory period.
Government to set up eight new regional water councils in England with greater say over billions of pounds of water investment
Under new plans announced by the government this morning, new regional water councils will see communities across England get a greater say over how water companies invest in their area.
Biodiversity Net Gain becomes mandatory for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has issued detailed guidance about biodiversity net gain (BNG) for developers of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) ; BNG became mandatory for NSIPs on 2 November 2026.
MOSL publishes first five-year strategy setting out priorities for 2027–32
MOSL has published its first five-year strategy, setting out its priorities for 2027–32 and its role in enabling an efficient and effective market.
Water sector reform - EFRA Committee calls on Government to close loopholes on pollution reporting and let Ministers wield threat of special administration
The House of Commons Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) has challenged the government over its ambition to strengthen regulation of the water sector and to wield temporary special administration as a genuine deterrent for the worst performing companies.
House of Lords to debate regulation and economic growth report
Members of the House of Lords will debate the Industry and Regulators Committee's report ‘Time is money: How regulators can support growth’ today on Tuesday 3 November at 3.45pm.
New NAO report examines how climate change could affect public services and infrastructure
A new report by the National Audit Office (NAO) based on the financial disclosures of 31 public bodies reveals how climate change could have serious consequences for public services and infrastructure.
Defra - first ever joint regulators' report leaves water companies with “nowhere to hide”
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs says the first ever joint report from the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, the Drinking Water Inspectorate and Ofwat “leaves nowhere for underperforming companies to hide.”
Joint regulators’ report on water companies’ performance says pace of progress must increase
A new report by the four regulators for the water sector in England and Wales on water companies’ performance is calling for the pace of progress to increase.
Ofwat finds Hafren Dyfrdwy in breach of legal obligations over wastewater and sewage failures
Ofwat has proposed accepting a £280,000 enforcement package following its finding that Hafren Dyfrdwy has breached its legal obligations in the operation of its wastewater treatment works and network. The regulator has found that the company has failed in its duties to deal effectively with wastewater and sewage.
Water UK calls on government to take immediate action to strengthen water sector resilience
Water UK is calling on the government to take immediate action to strengthen water sector resilience - the call comes in its written response to the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee’s Call for Evidence on climate adaptation and resilience.
Wildfires - Commons EFRA Committee warns of severe weaknesses in UK preparedness and calls on government to act now
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is warning that summer 2026 exposed severe weaknesses in the UK’s preparedness and response to wildfires – the MPs are calling on the government to act now before Spring 2027.
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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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