London “underprepared” for climate change impacts like flooding and extreme heat and faces “lethal risk”
The London Climate Resilience Review is warning that London and UK are “underprepared” for climate change impacts like flooding and extreme heat and that London faces “lethal risk”.
NASA study shows more Greenland ice lost than previously estimated - majority of glaciers have retreated significantly
The Greenland Ice Sheet has shed about one-fifth more ice mass in the past four decades than previously estimated, according to a new paper published by researchers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California.
Research findings show one in six delayed payment of a water bill due to lack of understanding
Aptumo is highlighting the findings of its affordability research which show unclear communications and a lack of understanding of water bills are causing almost one in six (14%) bill payers to delay payment to their water provider.
Met Office warns 2023 was second warmest year on record for UK
The Met Office is reporting that 2023 was provisionally the second warmest year on record for the UK, with Wales and Northern Ireland having their respective warmest years in a series from 1884.
Storm overflows reduction targets - mitigating risk and delivering supply chain resilience in AMP8
In the light of Environment Minister Stephen Barclay’s call for water company CEOs to accelerate plans to deliver on sewage spills reductions in the next 12 months, Steve Morris, Managing Director at wastewater technology specialists HUBER Technology UK, takes a look at mitigating risk and delivering supply chain resilience during AMP8.
Storm Henk named by Met Office with more wet and windy weather ahead for UK this week
The Met Office has named Storm Henk – which will bring a spell of very strong winds to parts of the UK leading to potential disruption to travel and infrastructure.
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New report outlines 8 policies needed to tackle looming threat of 200m litre shortfall in UK's water supply
A new report from Demos, commissioned by Affinity Water, is calling for the Government to adopt new policy changes to safeguard the UK’s water supply.
National Drought Group says drought investment must remain priority for England
The National Drought Group has reiterated the importance of sectors continuing to plan and invest for all weather events, despite the third wettest autumn this century.
Climate change – major EA report flags up current gaps in knowledge of causes, impacts and management of drought
A comprehensive and detailed 669 page review of the current scientific knowledge about drought in the UK has flagged up gaps in current understanding of the causes, impacts and management of drought.
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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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