Environment Agency grants Cuadrilla shale gas permit
The Environment Agency has today granted the environmental permits Cuadrilla needs to carry out operations at their proposed shale gas exploration site at Preston New Road, Plumpton in Lancashire.
Business taskforce calls on UK industry to take urgent action on water
Business leaders on the BITC Water Taskforce, chaired by United Utilities CEO,Steve Mogford,are calling on their peers to tackle water issues in the UK.
Water tops World Economic Forum 2015 global risks ranking
For the first time water has topped the list in the World Economic Forum (WEF) 10th edition of the annual Global Risks report, which is published today, as the biggest societal and economic risk for the next ten years.
Independent service to resolve water customer complaints nears launch
Customers in England and Wales will soon have an independent and free-to-use service to resolve complaints with their water company.
Horticulture sector develops best practice in water conservation
An innovative on-line course leading to the new Certificate in Water Conservation will help horticulture industry professionals demonstrate high standards of sustainable, environmentally sensitive and cost-effective use of water.
Water left out of Lima climate negotiations - but should be included in Paris talks
In an Expert Focus article on Waterbriefing, Codi Kozacek, news correspondent for Circle of Blue raises key issues of fundamental importance for global water challenges in the run-up to the forthcoming climate change negotiations which will take place in Paris this December.
Energy firm seeks onshore oil and gas exploration permit in Nottinghamshire
Hutton Energy UK Ltd has applied to the Environment Agency for an environmental permit to conduct onshore oil and gas exploratory operations at its Harlequin 3 Wellsite, on land adjacent to the A52 at Radcliffe On Trent in Nottinghamshire.
ICE launches General Election campaign for infrastructure
The Institution of Civil Engineers’ (ICE) General Election campaign began this week, marking the start of a programme of activity aimed at ensuring that whichever party wins the Election, the public will benefit from Government placing infrastructure at the heart of its economic plans.
Met Office:2014 confirmed as UK's warmest year on record
Provisional full year figuresreleased by the Met Office today for 2014 show it is the UK's warmest and fourth wettest year in records dating back to 1910.
MPs to examine climate change impacts on UK infrastructure networks
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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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