EFRA Committee to explore plight of coastal communities facing the risk of collapse
The House of Commons, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee will hear from a number of witnesses tomorrow in a live evidence session as part of its long-term inquiry into climate and weather resilience.
MOSL publishes Q2 Report for 2025/26 on Key Performance Indicators and improvement programmes
Business market operator MOSL has published its Quarter 2 (Q2) Report for 2025/26, covering its Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and improvement programmes.
Natural Resources Wales reports rise in water-related incidents and 91% increase in water discharge compliance assessments
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has reported a rise in water-related incidents and a 91% increase in water discharge compliance assessments in its newly-published Annual Regulatory Report for 2024.
House of Lords committee issues call for evidence in new inquiry on regulators’ approach to growth
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee, chaired by Baroness Taylor of Bolton, has issued a call for evidence for its new inquiry into the relationship between regulators and economic growth, in light of the Government’s ambition for regulators to support investment and innovation and drive growth.
Government brings in tough new laws to strengthen UK defences against cyber attacks on essential public services and critical infrastructure
The Government is bringing in tough new laws to strengthen the UK's defences against cyber attacks on essential public services and critical infrastructure.
Water Minister's keynote British Water speech outlines challenges and opportunities for UK water sector
Water Minister Emma Hardy highlighted the significant challenges and opportunities for the UK water sector in the keynote speech at the British Water Annual Conference in Coventry yesterday.
Ofwat proposes £11 million enforcement package for Wessex Water for wastewater failures
Ofwat has today proposed an £11 million enforcement package following its findings that Wessex Water failed to operate, maintain and upgrade its wastewater network adequately to ensure that they could cope with the flows of sewage and wastewater.
House of Lords inquiry hears from policy experts on regulators and growth
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee is continuing its inquiry into the relationship between regulators and economic growth, by hearing from policy experts with another live evidence session tomorrow beginning at 10am on Tuesday 11 November.
Future of agriculture, EU relations and water sector reform among key questions for EFRA Secretary of State debut
Emma Reynolds, Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, will make her first appearance before the House of Commons, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee (EFRA) in an evidence session on the work of the Department and its arm’s length bodies at 14.30 on 11 November.
Ofwat invites water companies to submit proposals for additional enhancement investment in AMP8
Ofwat has invited water companies to submit proposals for additional enhancement investment in AMP8 linked to demand growth, saying that ensuring sufficient treatment and network capacity to connect new housing and businesses is critical.
Environmental Standards Scotland welcomes action to identify storm overflows spill in dry weather
Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) has written to Scottish Water and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) to welcome their commitment to work together to develop a new analytical tool to identify instances where storm overflows in Scotland may be spilling in dry weather.
Retail water market - Ofwat finds SES Business Water overcharged customers
Water sector regulator Ofwat has found that SES Business Water has overcharged customers – despite directing the company in January 2023 to comply with price protection requirements set out in the Retail Exit Code (REC).
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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. -
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.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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