Government funds scheme to tackle on-farm drought risk
The Environment Agency have launched applications for a new round of specialist water assessments supporting farmer groups to collaborate on drought resilience measures and delivering on the government’s commitment to food security.
Environment Agency convenes National Drought Group meeting after driest spring in 132 years
The Environment Agency convened a National Drought Group meeting yesterday to discuss the latest outlook – the expert group was told England has now experienced driest March, April and May since 1893.
Environment Agency updates guidance on how drought is managed in England
The Environment Agency has now published its updated guidance on how drought is managed in England following the conclusion of its consultation in January 2025 on its proposals to update the national drought response framework.
Driving innovation and collaboration at the European Wastewater Management Conference
The highly anticipated European Wastewater Management (EWWM) Conference returns on 17–18 June 2025 at the Telford International Centre.
Environment Agency - drought declared in north-west of England
The Environment Agency has declared drought status for the north-west of England following the driest start to spring in 69 years - many reservoirs in the region are at historic low levels for the time of year.
Government takes control of planning process to speed up delivery of major reservoirs
The government has announced that Environment Secretary Steve Reed has “seized control” of the planning process to build two major reservoirs for the first time since the 1990s, describing the move as a “significant intervention to speed up delivery of much-needed reservoirs.”
WMO warns global temperatures expected to remain at or near record levels in coming 5 years
Global climate predictions show temperatures are expected to continue at or near record levels in the next five years, increasing climate risks and impacts on societies, economies and sustainable development, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Scottish Environment Protection Agency warns as water scarcity situation in Scotland worsens
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is warning that Scotland’s water scarcity situation is worsening, as prolonged dry conditions increase water scarcity across the country.
Skills gap - engineering construction industry could face peak demand for workers in 2030
New research published by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) reveals that the engineering construction industry (ECI) could now face peak demand for workers in five years’ time and will need thousands of extra skilled workers.
Met Office reports UK waters gripped by prolonged marine heatwave
The Met Office is reporting northwest European waters are currently experiencing an extreme marine heatwave, with sea surface temperatures (SSTs) reaching record highs for April and May since satellite monitoring began in 1982.
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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
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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