With the global population expected to reach nine billion by 2050, economic development spurring demand for more and better food, and increased hydrological variability caused by climate change, a review of the World Bank Group’s water strategy is calling for better information and a more integrated approach to water management.

What's the appeal of a price review? Competition Commission issues final findings in Bristol Water Price review

The Competition Commission’s (CC) recent findings on the appeal by Bristol Water Plc against Ofwat’s decision on the prices it charges its customers raises questions in the event of potential applications by other water companies for interim price increases between now and 2015.

The Government has announced that water industry regulator Ofwat will be reviewed to ensure it is fit for future challenges.

The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa) has launched a new consultation on establishing a framework for partnership working that will ultimately support the production of flood risk management plans and how flooding issues in Scotland are tackled.

The Environment Agency has approved the Carbon Saver Standard as a Carbon Trust equivalent scheme.

The independent Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) has questioned the Ministerial Direction introducing a new requirement that reservoir undertakers must produce on-site flood plans.

Northern Ireland Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced his intention to review planning policy for flood risk.

CIWEM believes the new Sludge Directive may lead to more incinerators, increased consumer costs and higher CO2 levels.