Defra publishes updated National Policy Statement for nationally significant water resources infrastructure
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has published an updated National Policy Statement for water resources infrastructure – an update of the NPS released in 2023.
New analysis reveals largest-ever budget for Environment Agency’s water regulation activities
New analysis has revealed the largest budget for the Environment Agency’s water regulation in history – the massive cash injection comes through charges on water companies (not from taxpayers) via the Water (Special Measures) Act which introduces new levies to pay for water company enforcement activities
Flood resilience inquiry in England - House of Commons EAC to hear from EA Chief and DEFRA Water & Floods Minister
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee will hear evidence in person on Wednesday from Philip Duffy, Environment Agency Chief Executive and Emma Hardy, Minister for Water and Flooding as part of its inquiry into flood resilience in England.
Ofwat says adoption and roll out of innovation and move to mainstream activity remains challenge in water sector
Water regulator Ofwat says the adoption and roll out of innovation and move from trials and pilots to mainstream activity remains a challenge in the sector.
Ofwat awards £98k+ contract for further consultancy work on economic growth agenda
Following a report commissioned by Ofwat from Baringa Partners on how Ofwat's regulation impacts on economic growth which was published in April 2025, Ofwat has commissioned a further piece of consultancy work on the economic growth agenda from consultancy firm KPMG LLP worth an estimated £98,580 (inc VAT).
From today onwards households could receive up to £2,000 compensation for water service failures
From today onwards water companies will be required to pay households in England up to £2,000 in compensation payments for water service failures including disruptions to supply, sewer flooding and low pressure.
New research reveals over half of Thames Water’s sewage works struggling to meet demand
Newly ireleased independent analysis has estimated that more than half of Thames Water’s 351 sewage treatment works are currently operating without sufficient capacity to treat the volumes of sewage they receive.
High Court grants appeal against Competition Appeal Tribunal rejection of case seeking £840m in compensation from six UK water companies
The Court of Appeal has granted permission to hear Professor Carolyn Roberts’ appeal against the refusal by the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) in March to grant her Collective Proceedings Orders in a case seeking £840 million in compensation brought against six UK water companies.
EAC to hear how regulators will help prevent UK housebuilding from undermining nature goals
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) will hear from environmental and housing regulators today on their roles in helping to deliver the Government’s housebuilding agenda while supporting nature recovery.
Ofwat consults on proposed licence condition to improve asset management maturity of water companies
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposal to introduce a licence condition to improve asset management maturity of water companies.
Huge loss of soil from potato field costs farmer over £40,000 for polluting river
A Taunton potato farmer has been prosecuted by the Environment Agency for causing silt, soil and potatoes to escape from a field and seriously pollute a tributary of the River Tone in Somerset.
Climate Change Committee - with more action UK will hit its legally binding climate targets
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has released its first assessment of the new Government’s progress on reducing emissions - the independent, statutory body says that with more action UK will hit its legally binding climate targets.
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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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