Steve Reed asks Ofwat to assess £1.3 million payments to Yorkshire Water CEO “as a matter of urgency”
Environment Agency Minister Steve Reed has asked Ofwat to assess £1.3 million payments to Yorkshire Water CEO Nicola Shaw “as a matter of urgency”.
Defra Minister Steve Reed to be quizzed by EFRA Committee tomorrow on water sector and situation at Thames Water
Defra Secretary of State the Rt Hon Steve Reed MP will appear in person before the House of Commons Select Committee on Environment, Food and Rural Affairs tomorrow where he will face questions on the water sector and the situation at Thames Water.
House of Lords warned designation of preferred bidder would “inevitably multiply problems” for Thames Water
The House of Lords was warned last week that the designation of private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) as preferred bidder would “inevitably multiply problems” for Thames Water.
What's to be done about the UK's failing utilities - is special administration the solution?
What is to be done about the UK’s failing utilities? Listen to Professor Dieter Helm explore the options to tackle the UK’s failing utilities – Thames Water, the Royal Mail and Network Rail in particular.
Thames Water and Ofwat CEOs and Chairs under intense questioning in grilling by EFRA Committee
The Chief Executives and Chairs of both Thames Water and Ofwat endured intensive questioning yesterday from the House of Commons Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee in a compelling live evidence session which at times made for uncomfortable viewing.
EFRA Committee announces timetable for tomorrow’s live evidence session with Thames Water and Ofwat
The House of Commons Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee has published the timetable for tomorrow’s evidence session with Thames Water and Ofwat.
MPs to quiz Govt Minister, Chiefs of Ofwat and Thames Water on money, sewage and way ahead
The situation at Thames Water will be examined by the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee this morning at 9.15am when it questions the responsible government minister and the Chief Executives from the company and water sector regulator Ofwat.
Thames Water finances - Ofwat says water company has "strong liquidity"
Water sector regulator Ofwat has issued a statement this evening commenting on Thames Water's financial resilience, saying the water company has "strong liquidity."
Ofwat confirms £120m package of payments and penalties for Thames Water following leakage failures
Following consultation, Ofwat has today confirmed that Thames Water will pay £65 million back to its customers as part of a total package of payments and penalties worth £120 million.
Bazalgette raises £300m from US institutional investors to finance Tideway Tunnel
Bazalgette Finance plc has announced that Bazalgette Tunnel Ltd, the company responsible for the construction of the Thames Tideway Tunnel, has signed an agreement with four institutional investors from the US for the placement of £300 million notes with maturity date 2032.
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Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60. -
SuDS role grows under new water rules
Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, according to Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter.
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