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.
Corry Review flags up inefficiencies and difficulties in current system of environmental regulation
The independent review of Defra’s regulatory landscape led by economist Dan Corry is calling for reform on how regulators operate, with increased focus on place-based outcomes, greater focus from Defra on facilitating infrastructure projects in the right locations and potential reform of the Habitats Regulations and how they are applied..
Wildlife Trusts warn gaps in Planning & Infrastructure Bill “deeply concerning” and call for further amendments
The Wildlife Trusts are warning that gaps in the Planning & Infrastructure Bill are “deeply concerning” and are urging the Government to ‘fill in the blanks’ to avoid the Bill undermining vital nature protections.
EA Chief Regulator warns "without continued investment and transformation, further improvements to the customer experience will be limited"
Dr Jo Nettleton, Chief Regulator at the Environment Agency who took up the role in April 2024, is warning that without continued investment and transformation for the Environment Agency, "further improvements to the customer experience will be limited."
EAC launches new inquiry to address the risks of PFAS forever chemicals within UK regulatory approach
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has today launched a new inquiry to address the risks of PFAS forever chemicals within the UK’s regulatory approach.
Government go-ahead for Anglian Water's Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant relocation project
Anglian Water's Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed.
CMA granted six months extension to assess redetermination of Ofwat’s PR24 decisions for five water companies
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has requested an extension of six months to the process that will see it redetermine the price reviews for five water companies.
Ofwat calls on water company CEOs to accelerate and optimise water project delivery to support economic growth
Ofwat is calling on water companies to accelerate and optimise water project delivery to support economic growth - 30 major projects planned in the next 15 years, including nine reservoirs.
Ofwat - no licence modifications following acquisition of Icosa Water Services Ltd by Macquarie European Infrastructure
Ofwat has agreed that no additional modifications to Icosa Water Services Ltd’s licence are required as a direct result of a change in ownership which will see Macquarie European Infrastructure and its subsidiary Connex Holdco Limited UK recognised as the Ultimate Controllers of Icosa Water Services Limited.
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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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