Economic regulation - National Infrastructure Commission calls on Government for “real policy changes rather than promise of further reviews”
The National Infrastructure Commission is calling on the government to deliver “real policy changes rather than the promise of further reviews” for the economically regulated utilities sectors.
UK regulators publish customer performance scorecards for water, energy, telecoms and banking sectors
The UK Regulators Network (UKRN), has published customer performance scorecards for the water, energy, telecoms and current banking sectors.
CMA publishes study on consumer vulnerability: challenges and potential solutions
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a new paper setting out the key findings from its programme of work on vulnerable consumers.
UK regulators say data sharing by water and energy firms can help support vulnerable customers
The UK Regulators Network (UKRN) has published a new report on data sharing by water and energy firms to support vulnerable consumers.
UK regulators look to share expertise and specialist skills in 2016-17
The UK Regulators Network, chaired by Cathryn Ross, Ofwat’s Chief Executive, is consulting on its 2016-17 work programme, which includes proposals to identify ways members can work directly with one another to make best use of resources.
UK Regulators publish Cross-Regulator Emergency Plan
The UK Regulators Network has published a Cross-Regulator Emergency Plan (CREP) alongside a report summarising the work regulators have been jointly undertaking on cross sector resilience issues.
UK Regulators Network set out guidance for infrastructure operators
The UK Regulators Network has today published its annual reporting guidance document for infrastructure operators.
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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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