Ofwat considering latest bailout proposal for Thames Water
Water sector regulator Ofwat is currently considering a bailout proposal from a group of Thames Water’s existing investors, according to reports in a number of online and print news organisations this morning.
EFRA Committee - responses from Chair and CEO of Thames Water raise more questions than answers – MPs pursue further information
Correspondence released by the House of Commons Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee yesterday evening has raised even more questions for the Chair and CEO of Thames Water to answer about the water company’s financial affairs – and the Committee has now further extended its questions about their recent evidence to Environment Secretary Steve Reed and Ofwat Chief Executive David Black.
Environment Agency Chief writes to Ofwat on performance related executive pay prohibition rules
Chief Executive of the Environment Agency Philip Duffy has written to Ofwat Chief David Black regarding the Ofwat performance related executive pay (PRP) prohibition rules for water industry category 1 incidents which came into effect on Friday.
MPs on Public Accounts Committee to hear evidence from chiefs at Ofwat, Water UK, CCW, DEFRA and Environment Agency today
The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee will hear evidence in person later today from senior executives at Ofwat, Water UK, CCW, DEFRA and the Environment Agency as part of its current inquiry into water sector regulation.
Government grants Ofwat new powers to ban water companies from paying unjustified bonuses to senior execs
The Government has granted Ofwat new powers to block water companies from paying bonuses to CEOs and CFOs – the new rule will come into force tomorrow to ban unjustified executive bonuses in the water sector.
House of Commons Committee calls on Government to ban bottom trawling in protected areas of England’s waters
MPs on the cross-party House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) are calling on the Government to ban damaging activities such as bottom trawling in certain protected areas of England’s waters, in a report published today.
Northumbrian Water agrees to pay £15.7 million enforcement package following Ofwat wastewater investigation
Ofwat has concluded its investigation into Northumbrian Water securing an enforcement package of £15.7 million to be paid by the wastewater company and their shareholders, not customers.
Independent Water Commission interim findings highlight “deep-rooted, systemic and interlocking failures” where fundamental change is needed
The Independent Water Commission is calling for wide-ranging and fundamental change to reset the water sector in England & Wales to address ”deep-rooted, systemic and interlocking failures” in its interim findings released today ahead of its final report this summer.
Ofwat calls on water companies to ensure vulnerable customers receive water when supply is cut off
Ofwat has published findings from research into a Southern Water supply interruption that took place in Southampton and Marchwood in December 2024 - and is calling on water companies to ensure they can provide alternative water quickly to vulnerable customers.
Ofwat launches new consultation on bulk charges rules for new appointees
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposal to establish charging rules for English water companies to comply with in setting their bulk charges in supplying water to or discharging wastewater from new appointments and variations.
Ofwat updates 2015 guidance on criteria for selecting specified infrastructure projects
Ofwat has published new guidance on what factors it will take into account in determining whether an infrastructure project should be specified for delivery under the Water Industry (Specified Infrastructure Projects) (English Undertakers) Regulations 2013.
Thames Water fined nearly £123 million following two separate investigations by Ofwat
Ofwat has today announced the final decision in two investigations looking into the operations of Thames Water, who will face penalties totalling £122.7m. These will be paid by the company and its investors, and not by customers.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
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.
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