Big fines for water polluters
The courts isued big fines last week to two companies responsible for major water pollution offences. In one case an oil spill cost the firm concerned over £17,500.
Latest UK R and D Investment Rankings by sector published
The Department for Business Innovation and Skills has published The 2010 R & D Scoreboard – the top 1000 UK and 1000 Global Companies by R & D Investment.
Construction industry needs huge change to meet low carbon challenge
The construction industry faces the largest change management programme since Victorian times if it is to meet the low carbon agenda, according to an industry report published today.
US$15 trillion investor group calls for action on climate change
Investors responsible for the management of US$15 trillion funds have issued a statement calling for policies to unlock the vast potential of low-carbon markets and avoid economic devastation caused by climate change.
Mogden improvement work progressing well
Thames Water has made significant progress at Mogden Sewage Works in west London, which is undergoing a £140m upgrade to reduce the amount of storm sewage that overflows into the River Thames following heavy rain.
Water companies criticised for “secrecy” decision
The water companies came in for sharp criticism yesterday for their ongoing failure to inform the public of their regular discharges of raw sewage into the country’s rivers.
Pennon Group publishes latest half year results - strong start to AMP5
Business’ environmental record prompts new focus on poor performers
A comprehensive review of industry’s environmental performance in England and Wales has been published by the Environment Agency.
Flood management for the future
United Utilities reports results “slightly ahead” of board expectations
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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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