MOSL and independent Strategic Panel warns Cunliffe review against returning all but very largest business customers to incumbent monopoly providers
The independent Strategic Panel, the most senior governance group in the Business Retail Market, is warning the Independent Commission’s water sector review led by Sir Jon Cunliffe against returning all but the very largest business customers (using >50Ml/year) to incumbent monopoly providers, making the case why businesses of all sizes should remain in the market.
House of Lords Committee inquiry to take evidence in person tomorrow from senior officials at Ofwat, Environment Agency and RAPID
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will take evidence in person tomorrow from senior officials at Ofwat, Environment Agency and RAPID as part of its current inquiry into the efficient use and management of reactive nitrogen in water and agriculture.
Competition and Markets Authority publishes first submissions from Ofwat and water companies for 2024 Price Review appeals
The Competition and Markets Authority has published the first submissions from Ofwat and the five water companies for 2024 Price Review appeals, alongside a significant list of submissions from other stakeholders and a detailed timetable for the redeterminations.
House of Lords warned designation of preferred bidder would “inevitably multiply problems” for Thames Water
The House of Lords was warned last week that the designation of private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) as preferred bidder would “inevitably multiply problems” for Thames Water.
Southern Water pleads guilty to pollution incidents in case brought by Environment Agency
Southern Water appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court in Kent last week on Tuesday 22 April 2025, following an Environment Agency investigation into pollution incidents which took place between 2019 and 2021.
Water UK calls for major reform in submission to Independent Water Commission
Water UK, the trade organisation which represents all of the UK water companies, is calling for major reform of the water system in its submission to the Independent Water Commission, chaired by Sir Jon Cunliffe.
Water company bosses could face up to two years in prison due to new powers coming into force today
New powers under the Government’s landmark Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 have come into force today which could see water company bosses who cover up or hide illegal sewage spills face up to two years in prison.
Highly critical NAO report warns regulators have failed to deliver trusted and resilient water sector
The National Audit Office (NAO) has today published a highly critical report saying that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and water regulators have failed to drive necessary investment for the sector, which now faces significant environmental, supply and infrastructure challenges.
MOSL - BR-MeX now ‘live’ with first performance data for April to be published in May
Following Ofwat’s approval and the subsequent implementation of the Business Customer and Retailer Measure of Experience (BR-MeX) code change, BR-MeX went ‘live’ on 1 April 2025.
New Bills on chalk streams and PFAS with impacts on water companies to have Second readings in Parliament this week
Two new Bills, introduced as Private Members Bills, both with potentially significant impacts for water companies, are due to have their Second readings in Parliament on Friday this week.
EAC asks Environment Secretary to clarify how Government will deliver environmental protections alongside growth
Following the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ appearance before the Environmental Audit Committee last month to discuss the priorities of his department, the EAC Chair has written to Steve Reed requesting further clarification.
Environment Agency launches consultation on recovering enforcement costs in full via levy on water companies
The Environment Agency has today launched a new consultation on recovering costs for enforcement in full from water companies - following the introduction of the Water (Special Measures) Act 2025, the Agency is now able to recover additional costs associated with regulating the water industry.
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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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