PR19 appeals - CMA consults on potential changes to cost of capital in its Provisional Findings
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a short consultation following extensive representations by the four companies appealing against Ofwat’s PR19 decisions, the regulator and other stakeholders on its Provisional Findings – specifically on the cost of capital.
Ofwat Chief says higher prices allowed by CMA in PR19 appeals would be taken by investors in dividends
Ofwat has said that the higher prices allowed by the Competition and Markets Authority in the appeals by four water companies against its Final Determinations would simply be taken by investors in the form of dividends.
CCW warns against changes by CMA that might risk customer support
Water consumer watchdog CCW is warning that customers must not lose out on the service levels and investment they value most when the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) re-examines four water companies’ future plans.
PR19 appeals - Anglian Water submits Statement of Case to Competition and Markets Authority
Anglian Water has submitted its Statement of Case to the Competition and Markets Authority, following its referral of Ofwat’s Final Determination for the 2019 price review to the competition regulator.
Thames Water accepts Ofwat Final Determination on AMP7 Business Plan
A statement published via the London Stock Exchange this morning says that after detailed consideration, the Thames Water Board has accepted Ofwat's final determination of the company's business plan for 2020-25.
Ofwat consults on driving transformational innovation in the water sector
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on driving transformational innovation in the water sector as part of the development of its emerging strategy for regulating water and wastewater companies in England and Wales.
Ofwat questions reality of customer-focused water sector
Ofwat Chief Executive Rachel Fletcher has questioned whether the water companies’ view that that they have customers at the heart of their business is a reality, not a vision.
Southern Water looks for strategic business and regulatory expert advisors in run-up to AMP7
Southern Water is looking for a number of expert advisors to provide business and management consultancy and related services in the run-up to AMP7.
Driving proactive water sector change through technology
Nigel Baker, managing director at Echo Managed Services, creator of multi-utility billing software, Aptumo, explores how innovative technologies can help the water companies to move from being change-led to change-driven and bring about real change in customer-facing operations.
Ofwat: PR19 changes will cut rewards that come from “financial engineering” by water companies
Ofwat has today announced a number of changes to its 2019 price review (PR19) methodology, including measures aimed at cutting the rewards that come from “financial engineering” by the water companies.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
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.
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