Glenigan warns UK construction faces “dire straits” as US-Iran war continues
Glenigan is warning that UK construction is facing “dire straits” as the US-Iran war continues with the release of its May 2026 edition of its Construction Index.
Uisce Éireann gets green light for nature-based wastewater treatment plant at Grangemockler, Co. Tipperary
Uisce Éireann has announced planning permission has been granted for a constructed wetland wastewater treatment plant in Grangemockler, Co. Tipperary.
South East Water announces resignation of David Hinton as Chief Executive Officer
South East Water has just announced that David Hinton has today resigned as Chief Executive Officer of the company.
Severn Trent Water seeks supply chain input ahead of upcoming procurement for Common Data Environment software
Severn Trent Water is seeking supply chain input ahead of an upcoming procurement for Common Data Environment software.
NI Water awards multi-million pound framework for supply, maintenance and repair of screening & conditioning equipment
NI Water has awarded a number of framework contracts for the supply, maintenance and repair of screening and conditioning equipment with an estimated total value of £21.57 million inc VAT.
United Utilities seeks supply chain interest ahead of tendering £12m AMP8 contract for Cloud-Based Video Knowledge Capture & Learning Platform
United Utilities is seeking supply chain input ahead of going out to tender with an AMP8 contract for a Cloud-Based Video Knowledge Capture and Learning Platform with a total estimated value of £12 million (inc VAT).
Head of Investment Management at NI Water warns wastewater system across Northern Ireland is under severe pressure
Dr Steve Blockwell, Head of Investment Management at Northern Ireland Water, is warning that the wastewater system across Northern Ireland is under severe pressure and that years of under investment mean many assets are now operating beyond their intended capacity.
Southern Water appoints former Kier Group chief as Chair Designate
Southern Water has announced the appointment of Andrew Davies as Chair Designate – he will join the Board with immediate effect, succeeding Keith Lough as Chair on 16 July 2026 who will retire from the Board on the same day.
Government to appoint Senior Adviser to Secretary of State at Defra on Water Reform Transition
The Government has published the Terms of Reference for appointing a Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State at the Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) on Water Reform Transition.
DEFRA publishes new guidance on water fittings regulations
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has published new guidance on water fittings regulations – the specifications approved by the regulators will apply from 6 May 2027.
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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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