Moving Towards SuDS Regulation in England and Wales
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Alex Stephenson, Director of Hydro International’s UK Stormwater Division and Chair of the British Water Sustainable Water Management (SuWM) Focus Group looks at the wider implications for the uptake of Sustainable Drainage Systems as the Water Bill makes its way through Parliament.
Welsh Assembly consults on bad debt in the water industry
The Welsh Assembly has launched a consultation on how tackle bad debt within the water industry, which adds approximately £20 a year to a bill for each customer in Wales.
Driving innovation in the UK water industry via restructuring and de-regulation
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Chris Phillips, Marketing Director at UK-headquartered i2O Water, calls for radical restructuring and de-regulation of the UK water sector to drive innovation.
Does Water Bill meet water firms and investors requirements?
Anthony Legg, Director Economic and Financial Consulting at FTI Consulting, sets out an expert overview of the range of reforms in the Government’s new Water Bill for Waterbriefing.
Ofwat says 73% of exec bonus payments will not be paid for by water customers
Ofwat has today announced that new rules on executive bonuses and on dividends are beginning to bite in their first full year of operation, in 2023-24 financial year - the regulator says that 73% of exec bonus payments will not be paid for by water customers in a new report Protecting customer interests on performance-related executive pay: 2023-24 assessment.
Water Bill response paper flags up longer-term Government plans for the sector
With the publication of the Water Bill last week, stakeholders are beginning to explore the wider ramifications of the measures announced by the Government with the stated aim of delivering a “sustainable and resilient” UK water sector.
Business Stream says choice is key to more flexible, customer-focused English market
Business Stream, Scotland’s largest provider of water and waste water services, has said the customer choice being introduced by the Water Bill to the English non-household water market will drive better service, financial savings and force suppliers to be more flexible to customer requirements.
Water Bill to make industry “fit for the 21st century”
The Government has today published the long-awaited Water Bill which sets out water industry reform and clauses on flood insurance.
BIS launches streamlined appeals system proposals
New proposals to streamline the processes for businesses appealing a decision by an economic regulator or competition authority have today been announced by Business Minister Jo Swinson.
Ofwat says water firms’ tax and profits 'morally questionable'
Jonson Cox, the chairman of industry regulator Ofwat, has described the water companies’ high profits and tax-reducing corporate structures as “morally questionable”.
AMP 8 – the opportunity to deliver water and wastewater infrastructure fit for the 21st century
Steve Morris, Managing Director at wastewater technology specialists HUBER UK, takes a look at some of the challenges and opportunities for the water companies and the water sector supply chain as the start of AMP8 in April 2025 approaches.
AMP 8 – the opportunity to deliver water and wastewater infrastructure fit for the 21st century
Steve Morris, Managing Director at wastewater technology specialists HUBER UK, takes a look at some of the challenges and opportunities for the water companies and the water sector supply chain as the start of AMP8 in April 2025 approaches.
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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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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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