South East Water EFRA Committee seeks urgent response from company Chair on yesterday's evidence session
House of Commons EFRA Committee Chair Alistair Carmichael MP has written to Chris Train, Chair of South East Water, to urgently seek clarity regarding evidence that was given to MPs yesterday.
House of Lords ECC Committee explores agricultural impact of drought in current inquiry
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee is continuing its inquiry into drought preparedness in England by exploring the impact of drought on the agricultural sector and opportunities to increase resilience.
House of Commons EFRA Committee to quiz South East Water Chief and drinking water regulator over Tunbridge Wells supply failure
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee will quiz the South East Water Chief and head of the Drinking Water Inspectorate next week over the Tunbridge Wells supply failure as part of its ongoing inquiry into reforming the water sector.
Landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law
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.
Government says 2025 saw biggest reforms in a decade for water sector
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.
Ofwat consults on regulatory reporting for the 2025-26 reporting year of AMP8
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on regulatory reporting for the 2025-26 reporting year of AMP8 - the consultation sets out proposed changes to the reporting requirements for companies’ annual performance reports (APRs) for 2025-26 onwards.
Ofwat confirms £11 million enforcement package to be paid by Wessex Water
Ofwat has today confirmed that Wessex Water will fund an £11 million enforcement package after the company failed to operate, maintain and upgrade its wastewater network adequately to ensure that they could cope with the flows of sewage and wastewater.
From data centres to peatland protection: MPs on EAC to hear pitches for next Committee inquiry
On Wednesday 17 December MPs on the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee will hear pitches for the Committee’s next inquiry as it concludes its call for ideas from the public, campaigners and academic experts.
Water company execs now required to pass fit and proper person test under new Ofwat powers
Water companies will now have to assess whether appointees to board director roles, including CEOs, meet new standards for honesty and integrity, knowledge and experience, and financial soundness to carry out their responsibilities.
Environment Agency consults on South West Water request to process more sewage waste in St Mabyn, Cornwall
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation seeking views on a request from South West Water for permission to process more sewage waste in St Mabyn, Cornwall.
MPs on Environmental Audit Committee hear from experts on impact PFAS chemicals have on water supply
MPs on the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee will hear evidence from experts today from 2.30pm onwards about the potential risks of PFAS chemicals contaminating water and soil.
House of Lords Committee hears from policy experts in ongoing inquiry into regulators and growth
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee is continuing its inquiry into the relationship between regulators and economic growth in another live evidence session with policy experts tomorrow.
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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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