Ofwat – latest cost of living report suggests trust in water companies “may slowly be recovering”
Trust in water companies to deliver a range of activities may slowly be recovering, according to the latest cost of living report from Ofwat.
Latest science and cutting-edge technology used to tackle drought as rainfall drives recovery
England’s drought-hit areas are beginning to recover following the recent wet weather, the National Drought Group heard yesterday.
New report reveals the industry behind sustainable growth
Every person in the UK relies on around 5.8 tonnes of mineral products every year – enough to fill a large skip – according to the new Profile of the UK Mineral Products Industry – 2025 Edition, published by the Mineral Products Association (MPA).
New report from NHBC Foundation projects five billion litre potable water shortfall in UK by 2050
A new report from the NHBC Foundation – the Water Compendium - reveals that the UK is facing a projected short fall in potable water of five billion litres per day by 2050.
Launch of £25m Water Efficiency Lab to drive innovation and cut water use across England and Wales
The launch of the inaugural £25 million Water Efficiency Lab, part of Ofwat’s £100 million Water Efficiency Fund, is set to drive innovation and cut water use across England and Wales.
Environment Agency - second Chief Regulator report outlines regulatory performance of water, agricultural and waste sectors
Dr Jo Nettleton, Chief Regulator at the Environment Agency (EA) says that better data, stronger enforcement and greater powers are helping the Agency to hold businesses to account, protect the environment and support sustainable growth.
Just a week away from Floodex 2025 and inaugural National Civils Show - still time to register for free ticket
With just a week away from Floodex 2025 and the inaugural National Civils Show, there’s still time to register for both shows which will take place on at the ExCeL conference and exhibition centre in London on 26–27 November 2025.
Thames21 calls for swift action to tackle threat to River Cherwell from massive illegal waste dump
Environmental charity Thames21 is calling for all river stakeholders, including the Environment Agency and Cherwell District Council, to work together in a swift manner to prevent a massive illegal waste dump from being washed into the River Cherwell.
Environment Agency report warns of widespread drought in 2026 without wet winter
The Environment Agency (EA) is warning that England will experience worse levels of drought next year if this winter is drier than normal.
Government convenes expert group to secure future of water industry workforce
The Government’s expert group to secure the future of water industry workforce has held its inaugural meeting today.
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Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations.
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