Ofwat says new rule blocks payment of £4 million-plus in potential bonuses in first year of operation
More than £4 million of potential bonuses were blocked by Ofwat’s new rule on water bosses’ performance related pay in the last financial year as firms chose to comply, according to the water sector economic regulator’s latest performance related executive pay report published today.
Westmorland and Furness Council tenders £14.4 million contract for Professional Services 2026-2030
Westmorland and Furness Council has gone out to tender with a contract for Professional Services 2026-2030 with an estimated value of £14.4 million (inc VAT).
Yorkshire Water awards c£22 million AMP8 contract for supply of Monosodium Phosphate at clean water treatment sites
Yorkshire Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for the supply of Monosodium Phosphate (MSP) with an estimated value of £ £21.858 million (inc VAT).
Environment Agency awards c£18m contract for Incident Management Forecasting System software support, maintenance and development services
The Environment Agency has awarded a contract for Incident Management Forecasting System software support, maintenance and development services with an estimated value of almost £18 million (inc VAT) to Netherlands-headquartered firm Stichting Deltares.
Business retail market - Sefton Council awards £306K water self supply contract to Waterscan Ltd.
Sefton Council has awarded a new water self supply contract with an estimated total value of £306,000 (inc VAT) to Waterscan Ltd.
Achilles partners with DIRO to launch supply chain bank account verification
Achilles, a global leader in supply chain risk and performance management, has announced the launch of Bank Account Verification in partnership with DIRO, an AI-powered digital verification platform.
Lymington flood defences to be strengthened with repairs ahead of tidal gate mechanisms replacement in 2026
The Environment Agency is getting ready to carry out essential maintenance on Lymington's Toll Bridge Road floodgate this November.
Public consultation opens for nationally significant Suffolk water infrastructure project
Essex & Suffolk Water, part of the Northumbrian Water Group, is inviting people to have their say on a major infrastructure project that will improve water supply in Suffolk - the Suffolk Water Recycling, Transfer and Storage Project is a major initiative to secure future water supplies while protecting nature and promoting sustainability.
River Action takes Ofwat to High Court, accusing regulator of letting customers ‘pay twice’ for same improvements
Water regulator Ofwat is in the High Court today in Manchester in a Judicial Review brought by campaign group River Action which argues that Ofwat acted unlawfully because its approach has potentially allowed water companies to charge bill payers twice for the same infrastructure improvements that should have been carried out years ago.
Uisce Éireann progresses works on critical upgrades to water infrastructure in Clonmel
Uisce Éireann has commenced critical multi-million euro upgrade works at the Monroe Water Treatment Plant, as part of its multi-million investment to strengthen and safeguard Clonmel’s water supply.
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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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