European Commission takes steps to cut industrial emissions further
Ofwat proposes changes to water supply licensing to boost competition
Ofwat has published proposals to change the water supply licensing (WSL) regime to bring the benefits of effective market competition in the water and sewerage industry to more customers.
Ofwat agrees price limit increases for two water companies
Ofwat has confirmed that, following consultation, it will allow two small water supply companies to increase the limits on the prices they can charge their customers – but by less than the companies wanted.
Ofwat appoints South East Water to replace Mid Kent Water
Ofwat has terminated Mid Kent Water's appointment as a water service provider.
Government blueprint to deliver better protection for people on the coast
Ofwat publishes relative efficiency assessment for 2006-07
Ofwat has published this year’s relative efficiency assessments for 2006-07 for the water companies.
South East Water and Mid Kent Water to merge this month
The merger of South East Water and Mid Kent Water looks set to take place later this month, subject to final regulatory clearance. The merger of the two water companies will create the second-largest water supply company in England and Wales.
Ofwat publishes forward programme to 2011 for consultation
Ofwat has published its forward programme for the period 2008-09 to 2010-11 in draft format for consultation.
New EU Directive on flood risk management comes into force
Water watchdog challenges Bristol Water’s proposed price increase
The Consumer Council for Water has challenged Bristol Water’s bid to further increase its prices for the next two years.
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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
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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