Labour Party gets UK water companies in its sights
The Labour Party has indicated its intention to get the UK water companies firmly in its sights with a commitment to impose a compulsory national affordability scheme and new powers for Ofwat to review water company licences if it wins the General Election in 2015.
Fylde Borough Council to oppose Cuadrilla shale planning applications
Fylde Borough Council yesterday announced its decision to oppose plans by fracking firm Cuadrilla to drill and frack at two local sites in Lancashire.
Deadline approaches for 2015 Stockholm Water Prize nominations
Next week sees the deadline to make online nominations for the world’s most prestigious water prize – the Stockholm Water Prize – which marks a silver jubilee year in 2015.
New application to impound water for hydro scheme
The Environment Agency has received an application for two licences to impound water from the Itchen in connection with a new hydropower scheme.
MPs say Government action on flooding has ‘clearly deteriorated’ since 2010
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has given the UK Government a ‘red card’ for its efforts to reduce health-damaging air pollution, protect biodiversity and prevent flooding in a scorecard assessment of its green policies during this Parliament.
Customer complaints to water companies fall for 6th successive year
Customer complaints to water companies have plunged for the sixth successive year – but the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) is warning that the tide could quickly turn against the industry if it fails to deliver affordable bills.
Registration opens for 7th World Water Forum in 2015
Registration has now opened for the 7th World Water Forum, the largest water-related event in the world which will take place 12-17 April 2015 in Daegu & Gyeongbuk, in South Korea.
August rainfall levels in England highest for 10 years
According to the Environment Agency’s monthly water situation report for August , it was the wettest August for 10 years across England with 157% of the long term average rainfall recorded.
South Downs National Park shale oil decision due today
A decision on whether to allow a company to go ahead with controversial plans to explore for oil in a national park in southern England will be made later today.
Water Security Knowledge Exchange Portal goes live
This week sees the launch of the Water Security Knowledge Exchange Portal which is focussed on helping businesses, policymakers, regulators and others see how the water-related challenges that they face have been addressed.
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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
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