CMA warns construction materials deal raises competition concerns
Breedon’s purchase of certain Cemex assets raises competition concerns in the supply of building materials in some parts of the UK, the Competition and Markets Authority has found.
Ofwat, Water UK and water companies set up Covid-19 working group
Ofwat, Water UK and selected water companies have set up a working group to collaborate on increasing their joint understanding of how Covid-19 is impacting the water sector, how the sector can best respond and the potential impact on stakeholders.
Environment Agency chief rejects claim he "supports plan to weaken river pollution rules"
Environment Agency chief executive James Bevan has rejected a claim in an article published in The Guardian newspaper last week suggesting that he supports a plan to weaken river pollution rules.
Government to set legally binding water targets to help “build back greener”
The Government has set out how it will underpin key environmental commitments with legally binding targets, including for air quality, water, waste and biodiversity.
Ofwat sets out plans for £200m innovation fund and competitions
Following Ofwat’s consultation between May-June 2020, water sector regulator Ofwat has unveiled details of how it will design and implement its innovation fund using two types of annual competition.
Scotland’s independent water quality regulator says water quality remains very high
Drinking water quality in Scotland is extremely high, with 99.92% compliance against regulatory standards, according to the latest annual report from the country’s independent watchdog.
Retail water market - Ofwat warns market frictions require urgent attention
Ofwat is warning that ongoing market frictions continue to require urgent attention in its review of the third year of the business retail market.
Ofwat calls on water companies to play a more active role to support competitive markets
Ofwat has called on water companies to play a more active role in supporting competitive markets in the water sector, including the business retail and the developer services markets, to deliver improved outcomes for customers, society and the environment.
CCC to advise the Government on its third assessment of UK climate change risks
The UK Government has formally asked the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) to prepare an independent Evidence Report to support the UK’s third comprehensive assessment of the risks and opportunities from climate change.
Ofwat seeks clarification on WRSE’s regional resilience framework for the south east
Ofwat is seeking clarification on aspects of WRSE’s proposed resilience framework as part of WRSE’s work to progress a regional water resources plan for the south east.
Ofwat announces appointment of first Head of Wales
Ofwat has announced the appointment of Bethan Evans as its first Head of Wales – establishing a permanent presence in Wales for the first time.
Government’s 25 Year Environment Plan - Natural Capital Committee warns “little evidence of progress and worrying evidence of declines”
The Natural Capital Committee (NCC) is warning that there is little evidence of progress and worrying evidence of declines in its latest assessment of how the government is performing against its own ten 25 Year Environment Plan (YEP) goals.
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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.
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