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.
Ofwat looks for new CEO – on secondment basis if necessary
Water industry regulator Ofwat has launched its search for a new Chief Executive to replace the outgoing Regina Finn – and is prepared to consider an appointment on secondment if necessary.
£27K+ fine and costs for Thames Water over sewage pollution
Thames Water was ordered to pay £27,779.15 by Staines Magistrates Court on Friday last week for causing the pollution of the Engine River near to Walton Lane, Weybridge between 4 and 15 November 2011.
Defra consults on private pipes transfer to water companies
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has launched a new consultation on proposals to transfer ownership private water supply pipes to the water supply companies.
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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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