Defra, the Environment Agency and Ofwat are calling on a number of water companies to take further action following the regulators’ assessment of the individual utilities’ Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP) Annual Review 2025.

The Environment Agency is urging water companies to do more to safeguard water supplies and warning of a medium risk of drought this summer after the driest start to spring in 69 years.

The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) is calling for early action on drought as the government's National Drought Group meet today to discuss (and possibly implement) drought plans for the UK.

The Environment Agency has published its review of the revised draft regional and water resources management plans published by water companies in England.

Thames Water has published a series of design changes to its proposed Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) project following consultation feedback from over 2,000 people.

Southern Water has launched a public consultation on its new draft Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP).

A €14 million investment by Uisce Éireann has seen the successful relocation of the raw water intake infrastructure on the River Corrib. ensuring that homes and businesses in Galway City will have ample water supply for years to come.

Businesses and community groups in the Hastings area are to benefit from a £1 million goodwill fund set up by Southern Water following recent weather-related flooding and loss of water supply incidents.

The National Drought Group has reconvened to discuss ongoing preparation for future droughts, but confirmed water resources are healthy following England’s wettest October to March on record.

Uisce Éireann has yet again advised customers in Trim and surrounding areas that an overnight restriction is essential to maintain a daytime supply.