UK Govt climate committee flags up water sector challenges
The Government’s independent advisory Committee on Climate Change has flagged up the challenges of keeping the taps running and water bills affordable.
Nestlé sustainability chief to speak at water innovation event
Nestlé UK’s head of sustainability will be speaking at a workshop on innovation in water management in March.
Portsmouth Water says Govt must balance pros and cons of fracking
Portsmouth Water has said that while there are arguments for and against fracking, it is the role of Government to balance these, not Portsmouth Water.
Greenpeace warns on “weakened” fracking regulations
Greenpeace has warned that amendments added in the House of Lords have significantly weakened proposed fracking legislation currently making its way through Parliament.
Report says tax cuts likely for north sea oil but UK shale sector still at risk
While the UK government is likely to implement changes to the fiscal regime governing North Sea oil that will reduce the tax burden, the outlook for the country’s shale sector is less favourable to the industry, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData.
Think tank warns water bills will rise unless UK cuts its water use
A new report by the Green Alliance think tank is warning that recently announced reductions to water bills will be cancelled out by the rising costs of dealing with long term water shortages unless the UK gets better at using water.
Report says skills gap will lead to higher costs and delays for UK water sector
A new report published by design, engineering and project management consultancy, Atkins, is predicting that UK infrastructure projects, including water, could face higher costs, delays or poor decision making and project delivery as the result of a serious skills shortage.
ICE infrastructure manifesto calls for long-term flood maintenance spend
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has today published its Manifesto for Infrastructure – which includes a call to commit to a long-term maintenance investment programme for flood risk management.
Environment Agency applies for abstraction licence as part of water rights trade
The Environment Agency has applied to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for a new full abstraction licence at a site in Selby as part of a water rights trade.
Global utilities companies too trusting of suppliers, new research shows
Global utilities companies are being warned to tackle risks associated with their suppliers, after new research reveals that many admitted awarding contracts to main contractors without having critical information about how they do business.
News Showcase
-
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.
Expert Focus
News Sections
Other Latest News
- Hot weather - Anglian Water sounds warning note about water resources
- South East Water apologises to customers for ongoing water supply issues during hot weather
- Uisce Éireann launches public consultation on draft National Bioresources Strategy
- Southern Water completes £10.2 million upgrade at Kent treatment works to cut storm overflows
- Severn Trent tenders major £84 million AMP8 contract for digestor roof replacement design & build works
- NI Water seeks supply chain input to develop procurement strategy for wastewater sludge & screenings disposal service
Watch
-
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. -
Working for WSP - what if you could build a career as unique as you? With us, you can
Find out more about the remarkable career opportunities on offer at WSP - scroll down to watch the inspirational video.
Top Stories
Login / Register
New Account Registrations
To register for a new account with Waterbriefing, please contact us via email at waterbriefing@imsbis.org
Existing waterbriefing users - log into the new website using your original username and the new password 'waterbriefing'. You can then change your password once logged in.