Ofwat consults on regulatory reporting for the 2025-26 reporting year of AMP8
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on regulatory reporting for the 2025-26 reporting year of AMP8 - the consultation sets out proposed changes to the reporting requirements for companies’ annual performance reports (APRs) for 2025-26 onwards.
Ambiblu CEO - unless the UK water industry embraces new technologies and materials, it will never improve
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing,Yännick van den Nieuwendijk. Managing Director Nordics, UK & Ireland at Amiblu, takes a look at why the UK water industry needs to embrace new technologies and materials, in order to improve.
British Water launches UK Water Innovation Map
British Water has announced the launch of the British Water Innovation Map, a strategic resource designed to support greater visibility, collaboration, and alignment across the UK water and wastewater innovation landscape.
Severn Trent delivers strong financial performance in first six months of AMP8
Severn Trent has delivered strong financial performance in the first six months of AMP8 with year-on-year profit before interest and tax (PBIT) growth of 57% and record levels of investment – the company will grow its regulatory asset base by 13% this year, according to its interim results for the six months to 30 September 2025 published today.
Barhale prepares for growth with board and structure changes including 3 new senior director roles
Barhale has announced a reorganisation and strengthening of its senior management capacity to ensure it is best placed to meet future operational requirements and to build additional business resilience.
United Utilities reports strong operational and financial performance for first 6 months of AMP8
United Utilities is reporting strong strong operational and financial performance for the first six months of AMP8, according to its latest set of financial results up to the end of September 2025.
United Utilities appoints new county business lead for water in Merseyside
United Utilities has appointed a new County Business Lead for water in Merseyside to drive forward over £200 million of investment over the next five years to 2030.
Thames Water Class A creditors submit “detailed and improved proposal” to Ofwat to stave off company’s collapse
Thames Water investors have today submitted a new plan to Ofwat to stave off the company’s collapse – the proposal from the London & Valley Water (L&VW) consortium aims to deliver £5.4 billion of committed funding to Thames Water.
Thames Water to host supply chain launch event in September for £1 billion AMP8/9 Major Projects Framework
Thames Water is planning to host an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) launch event on 18 September for an upcoming tender for its AMP8/9 Major Projects Framework worth an estimated £1 billion (ex VAT).
Costain broadens water leadership team to position itself for further opportunities
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has broadened its water leadership team to build on its existing success in the sector and position itself for further opportunities.
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Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets. -
BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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