Environment Agency delays publication of response to consultation on water resources planning guideline for England
The Environment Agency has delayed publication of its response to the consultation on its proposed update of the water resources planning guideline for England, attributing the delay to the high volume of detailed responses received and current resource constraints within the team.
Scottish Water welcomes wet wipes ban in Scotland
Scottish Water has welcomed the publication by the Scottish Government of new regulations which will ban the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic in Scotland from 11 August 2027.
Environment Agency water enforcement team increases by almost fivefold since 2023
The Environment Agency (EA) has assembled its largest ever team of investigators, enforcement officers and lawyers tackling water pollution, significantly strengthening its enforcement capability as part of a drive to build a tougher regulatory culture.
Ofwat publishes findings of sewer flooding customer care review
Ofwat has published the findings of from its customer care review of how water and wastewater companies in England and Wales supported customers affected by sewer flooding in 2024-25.
Public consultation launched on proposals to designate 13 new bathing spots across England
Local communities are being invited to have their say on proposals to designate 13 new bathing water sites across England as part of a six-week public consultation.
New action plan agreed to improve marine energy consenting in Wales
A new three-year action plan has been agreed to improve the marine energy consenting process in Wales.
MPs to debate Independent Water Commission final report on Tuesday 10 February
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall on 9 February 2026 beginning at 9.30 am tomorrow on the final report of the Independent Water Commission. The subject for the debate was chosen by the Backbench Business Committee.
Ofwat publishes final Climate Change Principles for water companies
Ofwat has published its final Climate Change Principles for water companies following stakeholder consultation and engagement on its discussion paper setting out its latest thinking on climate change and proposed climate change principles published in July 2025.
House of Lords Committee to quiz Water Minister on drought preparedness in England
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will hear evidence in person next week from Emma Hardy MP, Minister for Water and Flooding at Defra, when it concludes its current inquiry into drought preparedness in England and the Government’s drought response processes.
MPs to debate sustainable drainage systems in Parliament today
MPs are set to debate sustainable drainage systems in Westminster Hall at 1.50pm today - the topic for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee.
Ofwat calls for further action by Southern Water following completion of 2019 enforcement commitments
Ofwat has today confirmed that Southern Water has completed all the enforcement actions resulting from its 2019 investigation into the company.
Interim Chair appointed at Office for Environmental Protection as Dame Glenys Stacey steps down
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Northern Ireland Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs have jointly appointed Julie Hill as Interim Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP).
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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