Majority of EFRA Committee recommendations in report on human cost of coastal erosion dismissed in government's response
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee says that the government has dismissed the majority of the Committee’s recommendations in its report on the human cost of coastal erosion in the formal response from Defra.
Business Stream publishes first annual report highlighting service and sustainability progress
Business Stream, one of the UK’s leading water retailers has published an annual progress report for its industry-first Customer Care Charter, highlighting improvements in customer satisfaction, service standards and sustainability performance across the past year.
Royal Household awards £2.3 million contract for water hygiene maintenance services
The Royal Household has awarded a contract for water hygiene maintenance services covering a number of sites across London & Windsor with an estimated value of £2.3 million including VAT.
Yorkshire Water to start three Leeds water main replacement schemes this week
Yorkshire Water is getting ready to begin a hat-trick of water mains replacement schemes at Oakwood, Gipton and Fearnville, Leeds this week to improve resilience and reliability of the area’s network.
National Drought Group meets after dry spring and recent heatwave increase risk of drought
The National Drought Group has been told that just three months after the last drought officially ended, the parched conditions this spring have increased the risk of drought this summer.
Ofwat consults on proposed changes to Charging Rules and Charges Scheme Rules
Ofwat has launched a statutory consultation on changing the Wholesale Charging Rules and Charges Scheme Rules to promote greater water efficiency.
Thames Water research shows millions are using more water amidst record breaking temperatures
New research by Thames Water reveals that while the UK has experienced drought, the hottest summer on record in 2025, and record-breaking temperatures last month it has not led to reduced water use.
Uisce Éireann - Greater Dublin Drainage Project moves forward as preparatory works begin
Uisce Éireann has announced that preparatory works are now underway on the Greater Dublin Drainage (GDD) Project after the project received the green light in December 2025 – the critical national infrastructure project remains on track for accelerated completion in 2031.
Met Office issues amber extreme heat warning - with chance of current 35.6°C record for June being challenged
The Met Office has issued an Amber extreme heat warning for much of southern England and southeastern Wales, with impacts to people and infrastructure possible at the start of next week and water safety a particular concern.
Anglian Water gets ready to start work on £1 million water network upgrade in Bildeston
Anglian Water is getting ready to start work on installing 1km of new water pipes along the High Street in Bildeston - starting on 22 June, and lasting approximately five months.
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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
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.
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