Ofwat publishes Guidance for Appointees delivering Direct Procurement for Customers projects
Ofwat has published its final Guidance for Appointees delivering Direct Procurement for Customers projects.
Ofwat consults on amendments to Direct Procurement for Customers licence conditions in AMP8
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposed modifications to the conditions of appointment of five water and sewerage companies and one water only company to give effect to the delivery of large infrastructure projects under Ofwat's Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) initiative.
House of Commons EAC Committee warns Government over UK’s lack of preparedness for heatwaves
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) is warning the Government over the UK’s lack of preparedness in its new report on ‘Heat resilience and sustainable cooling’.
Chichester District Council - Ofwat pledges to work more closely with local authorities to hold Southern Water to account
Chichester District Council (CDC) has reported that Ofwat has pledged to work more closely with local authorities across the south coast to hold Southern Water to account.
Environment Agency launches new consultation to review water quality permit charges
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation on proposed changes to water quality permitting charges - the first time permit charges have been reviewed since 2018.
House of Commons Public Accounts Committee launches inquiry into Government resilience and extreme weather
The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has launched a new inquiry into Government resilience and how it addresses the impacts of extreme weather.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs updates insolvency legislation for water companies in England and Wales
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has quietly amended insolvency legislation to update the Special Administration Regime for water companies in England and Wales.
Times newspaper Clean It Up campaign claims victory on sewage monitoring
The Times newspaper is claiming victory for its Clean It Up campaign following news that the Environment Agency is to take over responsibility for reporting on sewage monitoring from the water companies.
Ofwat consults on proposal to set separate price control for delivery of Thames Tideway Tunnel until 2030
Ofwat is consulting on its proposal to set a separate price control for the upcoming AMP8 investment period 2025 – 2030 for the work Thames Water carries out on the Thames Tideway Tunnel project.
Deadline nears to comment on Scottish Government consultation on developing policy for water sector
The deadline is nearing to submit comments in response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on its proposed principles and considerations in developing policy for the future of the water industry in Scotland in response to the climate emergency.
SEPA launch consultation on new framework to streamline environmental regulation
As part of continuing efforts to modernise and improve environmental regulation, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are seeking views on the type of authorisation required for regulated activities in Scotland.
UK Government launches Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy to boost supply chain resilience
The Department for Business and Trade has launched the Government’s new Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy, aimed at safeguarding UK supplies of critical goods such as chemicals, medicines, minerals and semiconductors.
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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
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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