Ofwat consults on Water Efficiency Fund proposals to promote more sustainable water use
Ofwat has launched its second public consultation on proposals for a five-year £100 million Water Efficiency Fund (WEF) to find ways to help people reduce their water usage and save money on their bill.
Highly critical OEP report - ‘deeply concerning’ issues with how laws to protect England’s rivers, lakes and coastal waters are being implemented
Deeply concerning’ failures to properly implement regulations designed to protect rivers, lakes and coastal waters in England mean key targets for improvement will be missed, a 180 page detailed and highly critical report by the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has found.
CMA set to clear Pennon’s purchase of Sutton and East Surrey Water?
Less than two weeks after the Competition and Markets Authority said Pennon’s purchase of Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK and its subsidiary Sutton and East Surrey Water could harm Ofwat’s ability to make comparisons between water companies, the CMA has announced that it might clear the deal.
CMA finds Pennon’s purchase of Sutton and East Surrey Water and its holdco could harm Ofwat’s ability to make comparisons between water companies
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found Pennon’s purchase of Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK (including its subsidiary Sutton and East Surrey Water), could harm Ofwat’s ability to make comparisons between water companies and carry out its statutory functions.
No-show of fashion firms including John Lewis, Marks and Spencer and Next at HoC inquiry branded “poor performance” by EAC Chair
Environmental Audit Committee Chair Philip Dunne has said he is “disappointed” in the 15 fashion firms who declined invitations to give oral evidence to the Committee’s meeting on 1st May.
MPs revisit landmark inquiry into fast fashion in evidence session exploring sustainability of UK fashion sector
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee will revisit its landmark inquiry into fast fashion tomorrow, in a live evidence session exploring the sustainability of the UK fashion industry.
Last day to comment on Ofwat plans for Ofwat Innovation fund 2025-30
Ofwat is reminding the wider water sector that today is the final day to comment on its plans for the Ofwat Innovation fund 2025-30 over the next price review period 2025-30. Deadline to submit comments to the consultation, which launched on 6th March, is 11.59pm this evening.
House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee launches follow-up inquiry on water quality
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has this morning announced a follow-up evidence session on water quality and water infrastructure, taking place on Wednesday 15th May 2024.
Department of Health and Social Care launches consultation on water fluoridation expansion in north east England
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a new consultation on water fluoridation expansion in north east England - the government is seeking views on expanding community water fluoridation schemes with new arrangements or by varying existing arrangements.
UK to introduce ban on the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic
The UK Government, Welsh Government, Scottish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive have all taken the decision to proceed with legislation to ban the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic across the UK.
Scottish Government confirms Net Zero target by 2030 no longer feasible and pushes date back to 2045
The Scottish Government has acknowledged that its target of achieving Net Zero by 2030 is no longer feasible and has pushed the target date back to 2045.
Environment Agency issues new guidance on temporary discharge of water unfit for supply from WTWs and assets to surface waters
The Environment Agency has issued new guidance on when water companies can temporarily discharge water unfit for supply from water treatment works and supply assets to surface waters.
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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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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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