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.
More fat found in London’s ‘fatberg’ sewer
Engineers' efforts to fix a fat-damaged sewer in the Thames Water network are being hampered by tonnes of fresh grease - despite their impassioned pleas to "Bin it - don't block it."
Oxygen depletion – prevention and cure of major risk to still watercourses
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Alan Scrafton, Group Sales and Marketing Manager for leading environmental services provider, Adler and Allan, explains the risks and implications of oxygen depletion, plus best practice for dealing with this common summer problem.
New research to focus on state of innovation in UK water sector
A new research initiative to look at the current state of innovation in the UK water sector will look at both the development and uptake of innovative technologies -and how the UK can gain a share of a global marketplace worth an estimated $424 billion.
Collaboration in construction can deliver “right first time” projects
The construction industry can drive value, reduce interfaces and deliver “right first time” projects through a collaborative model of delivery, according to the Government’s chief construction adviser.
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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. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest. -
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