CMA updates timetable for provisional determination on water companies' appeals against Ofwat Final Determinations
The Competition & Markets Authority has updated the administrative timetable for the publication of its provisional determination on Price Review appeals by five water companies against Ofwat’s Final Determinations on their AMP8 business plans.
Defra consults on proposals to revise Water Efficiency Standards - new water saving plans would reduce bills and unblock thousands of new homes
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a new consultation on proposals to revise the Water Efficiency Standards set out in Building Regulations 2010 on new water saving plans to reduce bills and unblock thousands of new homes.
RAPID Annual Progress Review 2024-25 flags up achievements - and areas for improvement
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development has published its Annual Review for April 2024 to March 2025 period which flags up RAPID's achievements and areas for improvement. Key concerns highlighted by stakeholders include capacity and delivery confidence, with supply chain readiness, funding models, and programme management identified as areas of uncertainty.
Largest number of major infrastructure projects green-lit by the current government in first year of a Parliament
In his new role as Housing Secretary at the Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Steve Reed has announced that the Government has given the go-ahead to the largest number of major infrastructure projects in the first year of a Parliament in history.
Ofwat consults on proposed new rules for water company execs to face fit and proper person test
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposals to introduce fitness and propriety tests for those in senior roles at water companies.
MOSL calls on Ofwat to create clearer pathway to the easing of price protections
MOSL is calling on Ofwat to create a clearer pathway to the easing of price protections in its response to Ofwat's Retail Exit Code (REC26) consultation.
EFRA Committee launches climate and weather resilience inquiry with call for evidence on coastal erosion and landslips
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has launched a call for evidence on coastal erosion and landslips as part of its long-term thematic inquiry into Climate and weather resilience.
Ofwat consults on updated Guaranteed Standards Scheme (GSS) guidance
Ofwat has launched a short consultation on its updated Guaranteed Standards Scheme (GSS) guidance – the GSS Regulations 2008 set out the minimum standards of service that customers should receive, and the minimum payments that customers should receive if the standards are not met.
Drinking Water Inspectorate takes South West Water to court over Cryptosporidium outbreak
The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) has announced that a court summons has been issued to South West Water Limited for prosecution for potential offences under section 70(1) of the Water Industry Act 1991 following its investigation into the Cryptosporidiosis outbreak event in the Brixham area in 2024.
Commons Committee to hear from UK PFAS manufacturers on safeguards against contamination in live evidence session
MPs on the House of Commons Environment Audit Committee will hear from UK PFAS manufacturers on safeguards against contamination in a live evidence session starting at 14.30pm this afternoon.
Commons Committee warns critical programmes slip through net of new governance plans for govt mega-projects
Multiple critical government programmes could be left out of plans to strengthen governance of so-called ‘mega projects’ according to a new report from the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
Commons Committee warns regulators "missing in action" as failing water sector left to flounder
The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is warning that piecemeal regulators appear to be missing in action as failing water sector left to flounder, saying that regulators must provide much more clarity on plans to improve the financial precarity of the sector.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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