CMA clears acquisition by Macquarie Asset Management of jointly controlling interest in Last Mile Infrastructure (Holdings) Ltd
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Macquarie Asset Management of a jointly controlling interest in Last Mile Infrastructure (Holdings) Ltd.
Ofwat opens consultation on new powers in Water Bill
Ofwat has launched a new consultation asking for the views of its stakeholders on three new rules of remuneration and governance proposed in the Water (Special Measures) Bill.
Governments launch largest review of water sector since privatisation
The UK and Welsh Governments are launching an Independent Commission into the water sector and its regulation, in what is expected to form the largest review of the industry since privatisation.
AMP8 - Ofwat considers water companies' request to allow higher increase in bills
Reports suggest that Ofwat is currently considering allowing water bills to go up further than the 21% average increase it had first proposed in its draft determinations on the water companies' AMP8 business plans.
United Utilities - ICO takes action over transparency failings to provide environmental data
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a practice recommendation to United Utilities for failing to properly handle requests for important environmental information from the public.
Ofwat consults on changing charging rules to further protect customers in new developer services framework
Ofwat has launched a statutory consultation on changing the charging rules to further protect customers in the new developer services framework.
Defra announces internal regulatory review led by economist Dan Corry
The economist Dan Corry has been appointed to carry out an internal review into the regulation and regulators at the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra).
Ofwat appoints independent Monitor for Thames Water
An independent Monitor to report on the progress of Thames Water against its equity raise and transformation plans has been appointed by Ofwat.
Ofwat publishes 2023-24 update on business retail water market
Ofwat has published its 2023-24 update on the business water retail market – the regulator has published a report summarising key market developments, including where and how the market is delivering for customers every year since market opening in April 2017.
Ofwat confirms licence modification on Price Review timing to be implemented
Ofwat has this morning confirmed that a modification to English and Welsh water company licences has been made that would allow the 2024 Price Review final determinations to be confirmed in January 2025 if necessary.
Environmental Standards Scotland call for Scotland’s soils to be protected in law
Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) is recommending the Scottish Government bring forward legislative proposals to protect Scotland’s soils.
Ofwat orders water companies to return £158 million to customers via next year’s bills over poor performance
Ofwat has ordered water companies to return £158 million to customers via next year’s bills over poor performance – the regulator announced the rebate following its annual review of water and wastewater companies’ performance in England and Wales published today.
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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. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
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.
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