Mineral Products Association warns demand for construction materials stuck at crisis levels
The Mineral Products Association is warning that demand for construction materials is stuck at crisis levels - new data shows that sales of heavy-side construction materials in Britain remain at ‘crisis levels’ with businesses in peril, jobs at risk and little sign of recovery.
Scottish Water tenders £25 million contract for pressure management services
Scottish Water has gone out to tender with an eight year contract for pressure management services with an estimated total value of £25 million (ex VAT).
Thames Water tenders major multi-million pound AMP8/9 contract for Combined Heat and Power Engines
Thames Water has gone out to tender with a major AMP8/9 contract for the supply, commissioning and maintenance support of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) engines across multiple Thames Water wastewater treatment sites to maximise engine availability / performance.
National Drought Group warns drought likely to last into and throughout 2026 due to record dry weather
The National Drought Group is warning that England must prepare for an ongoing drought into and possibly throughout 2026 unless there is significant rain this autumn and winter.
House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee opens new inquiry on regulators and economic growth
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has opened a new inquiry into the relationship between regulators and economic growth, in light of the Government’s ambition for regulators to support investment and innovation and drive growth.
Environment Agency tests temporary and permanent flood defences for Northwich ahead of winter
The Environment Agency tested the £7 million Northwich Flood Risk Management Scheme last week - the Agency is carrying out a large-scale training exercise in Northwich as part of a winter preparedness programme to make sure it is ready to respond to flood incidents.
Scottish Water completes record £235 million investment in water services for one million customers
Scottish Water has completed its biggest ever multi-million pound water infrastructure investment, benefiting almost one million people in the west of Scotland.
United Utilities announces more partners on AMP8 Motor Control Centre (MCC) framework
United Utilities has announced the partners on its Motor Control Centre (MCC) Framework to support delivery of its AMP8 investment programme.
Southern Water announces end of hosepipe ban for Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Southern Water has announced that it is lifting the hosepipe ban which has been in place across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight since July.
BBC reports 7 water companies in England and Wales ordered to cut levels of PFAS in drinking water
The BBC is reporting that 7 water companies in England and Wales have been ordered to cut levels of Poly and Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS), or “forever chemicals”, in drinking water which could pose a potential danger to human health.
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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. -
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