Business Stream CEO says more innovation needed - both in services and technology
In the third in a series of articles based around an extended interview with Mark Powles, the Chief Executive of Business Stream discusses the services it provides to customers and the need for greater innovation in the marketplace.
Defra study says institutional barriers are inhibiting wide SuDS uptake in UK
A newly-published assessment study of the evidence around SuDS potential in London undertaken by the Environment Agency, in conjunction with Defra, has suggested that institutional barriers are inhibiting wide SuDS uptake in the UK - compared to other countries, the institutional framework of roles and responsibilities in the UK are diverse.
Future proofing the UK water sector - Atkins sets out scenarios to 2050
A new report released today by Atkins which examines four possible future scenarios to determine how drivers such as climate change and population growth could affect the UK water industry over the next 40 years has raised key issues about the direction the sector is likely to take.
Business Stream CEO says retailers may target specific sectors in competitive marketplace
In the second of a series of articles based on an extended interview with Waterbriefing at the recent Water Event in Birmingham, Mark Powles, Chief Executive of Business Stream, sets out his views on non-domestic retail competition in Scotland and the prospects for its introduction in England in 2017 – including issues of cherry-picking and prospects for new entrants.
WBCSD launches global water tool for cement sector
The Cement Sustainability Initiative of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development has launched a new Global Water Tool for the cement sector.
Lords to take evidence from green campaigners on shale gas
The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee will tomorrow take evidence from Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace and the World Wildlife Fund as they continue their inquiry into the economic impact of shale gas and oil on UK energy policy.
Business Stream chief calls for stronger level playing field in English market
In the first of four articles based on an extended interview with Waterbriefing at the recent Water Event in Birmingham, Mark Powles, Chief Executive of Business Stream, sets out his views on non-domestic retail competition in Scotland and the prospects for its introduction in England in 2017.
First UK-wide plumbing assurance scheme launches
The first UK-wide plumbing assurance scheme, designed to raise standards within the UK plumbing sector, is being launched this week.
Budapest Water Summit opens today
The Budapest Water Summit has opened today in Hungary, bringing together high-level representatives from government, international organizations, civil society and academia to discuss, in particular the development of water-related goals for the post-2015 development agenda.
River Rhine commended for river basin management
The River Rhine has won the first ever International River Foundation European River Prize, which is given for remarkable achievements in integrated river basin management.
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Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
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.”
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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