MOSL appoints new retailer directors to its Board
MOSL has appointed two new retailer directors to its Board, with James Cleave and Jo Dow joining in September 2026.
Institution of Civil Engineers calls on government to commission independent economic review to ‘jump-start’ climate adaptation
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is calling for the government to commission a review of the economic value of climate adaptation, which could have a similar catalysing impact as the Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change and the Dasgupta Review on the Economics of Biodiversity.
NI Water to face forensic audit into governance systems
NI Water is set to face a forensic audit into its governance systems - Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has informed the Northern Ireland Assembly that she has commissioned the audit which will be conducted by NICS Internal Audit Services.
Environmental Audit Committee to quiz Climate Change Committee on UK’s progress on climate change mitigation
Tomorrow MPs on the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee will question the Climate Change Committee (CCC) on whether the UK is making enough progress in reducing emissions and climate change mitigation.
Ofwat consults on proposed new approach to leakage reporting methodology
Ofwat has launched a consultation seeking views on its proposed new approach to the methodolgy used by the water companies for reporting leakage.
Scottish DWQR reports drinking water quality in Scotland remains amongst best in the world – but flags up ongoing concerns
The independent Scottish Drinking Water Quality Regulator (DWQR) has published its annual report on public water supplies in Scotland for 2025 – reporting that drinking water quality in Scotland remains amongst the best in the world.
Environment Agency publishes major update to MCERTS flowmeter scheme for water flow monitoring equipment
The Environment Agency has published a major update to the MCERTS flowmeter scheme for water flow monitoring equipment – the scheme has been substantially revised.
Water retail market - Strategic Panel publishes Annual Report 2025/26 and first annual Roadmap progress assessment
The Strategic Panel, the most senior governance group in the non-household water retail market, has published its Annual Report for 2025/26, outlining the work undertaken over the year to support improved outcomes for non-household water customers and drive progress towards a thriving and sustainable non-household water market.
MOSL - Strategic Panel responds to Ofwat’s review of price protections for non-household customers
The Strategic Panel has published its response to Ofwat’s second consultation as part of the 2025-26 Review of Retail Exit Code (REC) protections. The response sets out the need for a customer protection framework that remains fit for purpose as the non-household water retail market continues to mature.
United Utilities welcomes Ofwat's 2026 Cost Change Draft Decision
United Utilities has welcomed the publication of Ofwat’s Draft Decision in respect of the 2026 Cost Change re-opener, which supports the substantial majority of the company's first AMP8 Business Plan submission.
RAPID gives go-ahead for continued development of Poole Water Recycling and Transfer project towards planning submission
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has given the go-ahead for the continued development of the Poole Water Recycling and Transfer project towards its formal planning submission.
Ofwat publishes key outputs from Major Water Infrastructure Programme contractor roundtables in spring 2026
Ofwat has published the key findings from two Major Water Infrastructure Programme contractor roundtables held in February and March 2026 - the regulator's Major Projects team convened two roundtable discussions - one with UK-based contractors and one with international contractors.
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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
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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