Increased competition: water sector must avoid complex tariffs and locked-in contracts
Increased competition in the water industry must avoid the pitfalls which have caused discontent among business customers in other sectors, research carried out on behalf of the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) has revealed.
Scottish businesses save £100m on water bills as result of retail competition
More than £100 million has been cut from the water bills of business and public sector organisations by Business Stream in Scotland since retail competition was introduced in the country in April 2008.
Water and weather key issues for long-term UK food security, say MPs
Water and weather have been flagged up as key issues in guaranteeing the UK’s long-term food security by MPs on the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee.
Environment Agency acts to reduce Thames Water abstractions
The Environment Agency has published proposals to reduce abstractions by Thames Water in order to protect the River Kennet – one of three of the UK's iconic 'chalk streams' - unique river systems found only in England and pockets of northern France.
ICE warns on UK infrastructure – new report downgrades flood management
The Institution of Civil Engineers’ latest State of the Nation report has warned that “tough choices” must be made over prioritising future infrastructure projects and highlighted inadequate resilience to flooding and the decline in maintenance of flood defences, with water ranked as "adequate for now."
€239m funding available in 2014 for EU LIFE environment project proposals
The European Commission has launched the first call for proposals under the LIFE funding programme for projects dedicated to the environment.
Northern Ireland launches consultation on proposed changes to nitrates action programme
Northern Ireland’s Environment Minister, Mark H Durkan and Agriculture Minister, Michelle O’Neill have announced a joint consultation exercise for the Nitrates Directive Action Programme for 2015-2018.
Gulf States allocate $100bn for sustainable water technologies to help combat water crisis
Technologies like hybrid desalination and recycled produced water are increasingly being used to tackle increasing water demands in the Middle East, where ensuring water security for sustenance and growth has been a constant challenge for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
Infrastructure spending to more than double to $9 trillion annually by 2025
Global capital project and infrastructure spending is expected to grow to more than $9 trillion annually by 2025, up from $4 trillion in 2012, according to a new report from PwC.
EU makes €44m available under first call for climate action projects in 2014
The European Commission has launched the first call for proposals under a new funding programme for projects dedicated to climate action - the LIFE Climate Action sub-programme will provide €44.26 million in 2014.
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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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