Covid19 - Ofwat and CCW issue joint statement on impact of second lockdown on business retail market
Ofwat and CCW have issued a joint statement on Covid-19 and the impact of the second national lockdown on the business retail market.
Government environment goals - NAO warns over lack of coherent plans, timetables, costings and funding
The National Audit Office has raised wide-ranging concerns warning that without clear plans and goals, the Government risks failing to achieve its 25 year environmental targets set out in its 25 year plan.
Ofwat PR19 appeals – Ofgem calls on CMA to make clear its findings “focus only on the water industry”
Ofgem, the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets regulator, has urged the Competition and Markets Authority to make it clear that its findings in the price determination concern the CMA’s particular statutory role in relation to water and focus only on the water industry.
Covid-19 and impact on retail market - Ofwat and MOSL set out response to second national lockdown in England
Ofwat and MOSL have issued a joint statement setting out their planned approach in response to Covid-19 and the impact of the second national lockdown in England on the business retail market.
Environment Bill resumes passage through Parliament
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced that the Environment Bill has now resumed its passage through Parliament after a pause due to the coronavirus outbreak.
New tariff framework for Irish Water business customers to start on 1st May 2021
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities has announced that implementation of a new non-domestic tariff framework for Irish Water business customers will go live on 1st May 2021.
Ofwat PR19 Appeals – Institution of Civil Engineers backs forward-looking approach taken by CMA
The Institution of Civil Engineers has written to the Competition and Markets Authority expressing its concern over Ofwat’s backward looking econometric historical model and calling for it to be replaced with a more forward looking model at future Price Reviews.
Defra updates coastal concordat for planning coastal developments in England
The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs has published the updated coastal concordat which sets out the separate processes for consenting coastal developments in England.
Environment Agency accepts £1.12m-plus from five water companies in civil sanctions for environmental offences
The Environment Agency has accepted more than £1.12 million in total in Enforcement Undertakings (EU) from five water companies, according to the latest data published by the Agency for the period between 1 June and 30 September 2020.
Ofwat Chief says higher prices allowed by CMA in PR19 appeals would be taken by investors in dividends
Ofwat has said that the higher prices allowed by the Competition and Markets Authority in the appeals by four water companies against its Final Determinations would simply be taken by investors in the form of dividends.
Retail water market: Arla Foods applies to Ofwat for self-supply water and sewerage licences
Arla Foods, the dairy company owned by 12,000 dairy farmers, has applied to Ofwat for self-supply water and sewerage licences.
Ofwat PR19 appeals – CCW warns over potential impacts on customers of CMA provisional findings
The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) is warning over the potential impacts on customers of the Competition and Markets Authority provisional findings in the Ofwat PR19 appeals by four water companies.
News Showcase
-
South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
Expert Focus
News Sections
Other Latest News
- Caroline Douglass, Executive Director, Flood and Coastal Risk Management - Environment Agency to make keynote speech at Floodex 2026
- Portsmouth Water appoints Clancy to deliver £26.84m critical connection project in next stage of Havant Thicket Reservoir
- United Utilities awards £46.8 million five year AMP8 contract for supply of UV spares and servicing to single supplier
- Mining Remediation Authority - Seaham Garden Village mine water heat network wins national award
- South West Water begins next phase of work in Lyme Regis to reduce storm overflows
- Ofwat awards £15.6 million contract for appointment of Independent Monitor to Thames Water
Watch
-
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.
Top Stories
- Portsmouth Water appoints Clancy to deliver £26.84m critical connection project in next stage of Havant Thicket Reservoir
- United Utilities awards £46.8 million five year AMP8 contract for supply of UV spares and servicing to single supplier
- Ofwat awards £15.6 million contract for appointment of Independent Monitor to Thames Water
Login / Register
New Account Registrations
To register for a new account with Waterbriefing, please contact us via email at waterbriefing@imsbis.org
Existing waterbriefing users - log into the new website using your original username and the new password 'waterbriefing'. You can then change your password once logged in.