Government announces new applications for Sustainable Farming Incentive halted with immediate effect
With record numbers of farm businesses in farming schemes and the sustainable farming budget successfully allocated, on Tuesday the Government announced that it has stopped accepting new applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI24) with immediate effect.
Government sets out plans to reform bathing water regulations
The government has set out plans to reform the bathing water regulations, saying that the reforms to modernise bathing waters could see swimmers enjoying cleaner water and flexible seasons.
Thames Water restructuring plan - Court of Appeal told plan should not have been approved
The Court of Appeal has been told that a plan to restructure Thames Water through a loan of up to £3 billion should not have been approved by the High Court as its terms are "mispriced and inappropriate."
Reporting on Price Control Deliverables in PR24 - Ofwat issues new guidance to water companies
Ofwat has issued more guidance on data that water companies will need to provide for the delivery plans they were asked to publish as part of the PR24 final determinations. The plans must set out how they will deliver their PR24 enhancement programme in relation to price control deliverables (PCDs) and interim milestones.
Landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill to be formally introduced to Parliament this week
The landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill will be formally introduced to Parliament this week, laying the groundwork for a new approach to prioritise new transmission infrastructure which will unlock growth with £200 billion of investment.
Competition Appeal Tribunal rejects case seeking £840 million in compensation brought against six UK water companies
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has rejected a case brought against six UK water companies in September 2024 for allegedly misleading regulators about the number of discharges of untreated sewage made into rivers, lakes, coastal areas, and other waterways causing damage to the environment.
Wastewater experts to give evidence in person to House of Lords nitrogen inquiry
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee is continuing its inquiry into the efficient use and management of reactive nitrogen by focussing on the role of the wastewater sector.
Government pledge to clean up Windermere and end sewage discharges into England's largest lake
Environment Secretary Steve Reed will today pledge to ‘clean up Windermere’ setting out the Government’s support for the long-term ambition of ‘only rainwater’ entering England’s largest lake and end sewage discharges.
EFRA Committee to question four more water companies in reforming the water sector inquiry
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee will question four more water companies next week as part of its ongoing inquiry into reforming the water sector.
Business retail market - trading parties approve MOSL's 2025-28 Business Plan
MOSL has announced that trading parties approved MOSL’s 2025-28 Business Plan last week at the General Meeting on 27 February.
Ofwat consults on regulatory guidance on its approach to enforcement - ultimate sanction is special administration
Ofwat is seeking views on guidance it has issued setting out its approach to enforcement aimed at providing clarity to water companies, customers and other stakeholders - the ultimate sanction is High Court special administration order where the court is satisfied that the company's breach is serious enough to make it inappropriate for the company to continue to hold its appointment or it is or is likely to be unable to pay its debts.
Office for Environmental Protection – new report says positive start to implementation of EPPS but government needs to do more
A new report from the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) says there are positive early signs that a key legal obligation, designed to put the environment at the heart of government policy making, is being supported by government, but more still needs to be done.
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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
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