The government's landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill aimed at accelerating housebuilding and critical infrstructure delivery has now become law following Royal Assent on 18 December 2025.

The government says that 2025 has been a landmark year of action on water, with the biggest reforms in a decade and decisive action taken to reset the water sector, strengthen regulation and drive long-term investment.

Edinburgh-headquartered firm Business Stream has been awarded two separate contracts for water, wastewater and ancillary services from the Police and Crime Commissioners for Surrey and Sussex with estimated values (ex VAT) of £390,000 and £855,000 respectively.

Southern Water is replenishing stocks of drinking water following the successful mains repair and restart of the Beauport water supply works.

Scottish Water has completed its £3 million Improving Urban Waters project to help prevent sewer related debris from entering the Water of Leith.

NI Water has confirmed that non-frontline NIPSA union members will begin industrial action relating to a dispute over pay arrangements, with a one-day strike planned for 31 December and a work-to-rule starting on 1 January.

Anglian Water’s @one Alliance is due to begin upgrades in Old Leake which will see the replacement of 4.5 kilometres of water pipes to ensure that water supplies are safe and reliable for decades to come.