Thames Water research shows third of people unaware they could be eligible for financial help with their utility bills
New research commissioned by Thames Water surveying 2,001 adults between 18 and 23 March, 2026 in London, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey and Wiltshire shows that almost a third of people do not know they could reduce their utility bills.
NI Water announces 2026/27 water and sewerage charges set to rise by 7.9% on average from 1st April 2026
NI Water has announced new charges for the 2026/27 period for non-domestic customers - effective from 1st April 2026, water and sewerage charges are set to increase by 7.9% on average.
Northumbrian Water Group confirms £400 million shareholder equity investment
Northumbrian Water Group has confirmed a £400 million equity investment to support delivery of its business plan for the current five-year regulatory period (AMP8), its largest and most ambitious plan for customers and the environment.
Scottish Water Uses advanced PipeDiver technology to survey concrete pipeline in Dundee
Scottish Water has utilised cutting-edge inspection technology in Dundee to assess the condition of a critical 30-inch trunk water main serving the south of the city.
Environment Agency reports inspections target smashed with 10,000 health checks on water network
The Environment Agency is today reporting that it has smashed its inspections target – the EA has expanded its surveillance of the water network to record levels, completing over 10,000 inspections of water company assets in the last year.
Crown Estate Scotland tenders £276,000 contract for Operators Panel Manager for Scottish Wave & Tidal Operators Agreement
Crown Estate Scotland has gone out to tender with a contract for an Operators Panel Manager for the Scottish Wave & Tidal Operators Agreement with an estimated value of £276,000 excluding VAT.
WMO warns Earth's climate increasingly out of balance - and impacts could last for potentially thousands of years
The World Meteorological Organization WMO is warning that Earth’s climate is more out of balance than at any time in observed history – the climate is increasingly out of balance, driven by rising greenhouse gas concentrations that are warming the atmosphere and oceans and accelerating ice melt.
Barhale establishes Toronto base to target water and infrastructure projects
Civil engineering, infrastructure and tunnelling specialist Barhale has announced its expansion into Canada with the opening of its first business unit in Toronto, Ontario.
Severn Trent Water awards £6 million AMP8 contract for supply of precast concrete tank panels
Severn Trent Water has awarded an AMP8 framework contract for the supply of precast concrete tank panels with an estimated value of £6 million including VAT.
House of Commons EFRA Committee recalls CEO and Chair of South East Water for further questioning
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has recalled the CEO and Chair of South East Water for further questioning about recent water supply outtages which affected thousands of the company's customers.
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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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