Government sets out plans for streamlined regulation and modernised environmental permitting regime
The Government has announced that environmental permitting for industry and energy to be modernised, as part of new plans following the landmark Corry Review.
Severn Trent tenders £6 million AMP8 contract for asbestos services
Severn Trent Water has gone out to tender on behalf of itself and sister company Hafren Dyfrdwy with a contract for asbestos services with an estimated value of £6 million (inc VAT).
Environment Agency issues Drought Permit to Yorkshire Water
The Environment Agency has issued a drought permit that will allow Yorkshire Water to reduce how much water is released from the Grimwith Reservoir to “top up” natural flows within the River Wharfe.
Uisce Éireann starts work on major €22m investment to upgrade wastewater network in North Drogheda
Uisce Éireann has commenced a major infrastructure project to upgrade the wastewater network in North Drogheda, representing a €22 million investment in the region. The vital project will increase wastewater capacity to support the development of over 5,000 new homes.
Anglian Water’s @one Alliance invests £1.5 million to upgrade water pipes in Barton-upon-Humber
Anglian Water’s @one Alliance is due to begin upgrades in Barton which will see the replacement of 2.7 kilometres of water pipes to ensure that water supplies are safe and reliable for decades to come.
Mitsubishi Electric’s David Bean discusses the key role data plays in delivering Water 2050
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, David Bean, Business Development Group Manager at Mitsubishi Electric, discusses how Water 2050 sets out the urgent action needed to improve the operational performance of the sector – and how the use of data and advanced data analytics will be key to aiding its delivery.
Northern Ireland Water tenders £3.6 million contract for legal services
Northern Ireland Water has gone out to tender with a contract for legal services with an estimated value of £3.6 million (inc VAT).
Anglian Water awards £1.8 million AMP8 contract for nutrient investigation services in transitional and coastal waters
Anglian Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for nutrient investigation services in transitional and coastal waters worth an estimated £1.8 million (inc VAT).
Severn Trent awards £12 million AMP8 contract for supply and installation of condition monitoring tech
Severn Trent Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for condition monitoring covering the supply and installation of hardware, supply of software/cloud based data analysis visualisation and the provision of technical support with an estimated value of £12 million (inc VAT).
FTSE 250 retirement investor provides financing for United Utilities’ landmark Haweswater Aqueduct
Just Group plc, the FTSE 250 retirement specialist, has provided financing for the refurbishment of the Haweswater Aqueduct as part of the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP).
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
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.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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