Awareness of flood risk in England is “dangerously low”, new report from MPs on Environmental Audit Committee warns
A cross-party Committee of MPs is warning that awareness of flood risk in England is “dangerously low” and is calling on the Government to set up a single national flood reporting and information service to prevent homes and livelihoods being exposed.
Environment Agency launches Flood Action Week 2025
Millions across the country are being urged to get flood ready – such as by signing up for flood warnings or preparing a flood plan – by the Environment Agency to mark the start of Flood Action Week 2025.
Thames Water completes major £50m+ AMP7 investment in mains replacement projects in North London
Thames Water has recently completed over £50 million worth of infrastructure upgrades across North London to boost resilience, mitigate the risk of bursts and leaks and future proof its clean water supply.
Environment Agency declares drought in parts of Sussex supplied by South East Water
Drought has been declared in Sussex for the area supplied by South East Water due to declining water levels at Ardingly Reservoir.
South East Water applies for Drought Order in Sussex to protect drinking water supplies
Last week South East Water applied to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on Friday 10 October for a Drought Order to help conserve the remaining water stored within its Ardingly Reservoir and protect drinking water supplies in Sussex.
OCU Group – revenues rise 45.2% to £886.5m, operating profit up 69.3% to £98.9m for year ended 30 April 2025
OCU Group is reporting a 45.2% rise in revenues to £886.5 million ((FY24: £610.6m) and a 69.3% increase in adjusted operating profit to £98.9 million with the publication of its latest annual results today for the year ended 30 April 2025.
Yorkshire Water to start borehole testing at East Ness in North Yorkshire as part of £34 million AMP8 investment
Yorkshire Water will begin drilling new test boreholes at its East Ness water treatment site in North Yorkshire this week to increase the water available for supply to customers in the area, as part of its long-term water resource management plan.
Sheffield City Council seeks supply chain interest in market engagement day for heat network development opportunity
Sheffield City Council is seeking supply chain interest in its market engagement exercise for the heat network development opportunity in the city - the Council intends to shortly procure a Heat Network Development Partner.
Northumbrian Water awards AMP8 contract to United Infrastructure for delivery of smart meters roll out
United Infrastructure has been awarded a contract by Northumbrian Water as its smart metering solution installation partner in the North East of England.
Health and Safety Executive awards £4 million contract for Pesticide Usage Survey monitoring programme
The Health and Safety Executive has awarded a contract for its Pesticide Usage Survey monitoring programme with an estimated value of £4.8 million (inc VAT).
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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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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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