Institution of Civil Engineers recognises Portsmouth Water’s Havant Thicket Reservoir project as exemplar of collaboration
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has highlighted Portsmouth Water’s Havant Thicket Reservoir project as an example of the water sector leading the way on the long-term collaboration required to meet the UK government’s hugely ambitious 10-year infrastructure strategy.
New report says UK water sector has ‘pivotal opportunity’ to rebuild trust in AMP8 - amid widespread public distrust
New research conducted by YouGov on behalf of Cavendish Consulting reveals a complex and often contradictory picture of public attitudes towards the UK water sector, highlighting both deep-rooted distrust and a significant opportunity for companies to rebuild confidence during the AMP8 2025-2030 investment period.
Yorkshire Water awards £50 million AMP8 contract for contingent labour services
Yorkshire Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for contingent labour services -through a single-lot framework with an estimated value of £50 million.
Research lead by Affinity Water finds new homes could reduce water demand by up to 60%
New homes designed with water reuse systems and high-efficiency appliances could significantly reduce demand on England’s water supplies, according to new research from Project Zero, led by Affinity Water.
Water as a limiting factor on economic growth – impacts on growth of housing, renewables and digital infrastructure
Ahead of land, consent or even capital, it is the supply and treatment of water that is impacting the growth of housing, renewables and digital infrastructure in many areas. In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, James Cattermole, Partner - Infrastructures at Carter Jonas takes a look at water as a limiting factor on economic growth.
England recovers from drought with all areas now back to normal status
Four months of above average rainfall mean England’s water levels have now largely recovered from last year’s drought, the National Drought Group heard yesterday.
New £1.6 million government-backed fund to drive water-saving across Cambridgeshire
A new £1.6 million, fully government-funded initiative is set to support businesses and organisations across Cambridgeshire to reduce water use through practical upgrades and innovative efficiency solutions.
New analysis warns water sector AMP8 programme facing significant hurdles including low project delivery rates to planning delays
Independent analysis is warning that the UK water sector AMP8 programme is encountering significant hurdles ranging from low project delivery rates to planning delays and judicial reviews.
New report warns "free" water and wastewater ‘services’ provided by environment must be replaced by paid-for alternatives
A new report from the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) and The UK Water Report (TUKWR), is warning that water and wastewater ‘services’ provided by the environment to the global water industry for free are in decline, and need to be replaced by paid-for alternatives.
Water can learn from UK’s big infrastructure projects
From products to partnerships, as the water sector in England and Wales embarks on an unprecedented scaling of investment, Jason Hemingway, SIG Infrastructure sales director, asks what can be learned from big infrastructure projects in other sectors.
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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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