Squaring up to the challenge of cutting water sector carbon
In a Waterbriefing Expert Focus article, Andrew Heather, head of Mott MacDonald's climate change adaptation and resilience team, argues that revolution, not just evolution, is needed if the water industry is to play its part in achieving the government’s 80% carbon reduction commitment by 2050.
Institute of Water annual conference to focus on customers
‘Delivering great service’ will be top of the agenda at this year’s Institute of Water Annual Conference and Exhibition.
UK Government welcomes £33bn shale gas supply chain report
The UK Government has welcomed the £33bn shale gas supply chain report published today - Business and Energy Minister Michael Fallon said the report showed “the huge prize at stake” for the UK in terms of jobs and manufacturing in the supply chain for the onshore oil and gas industry.
UK shale gas has potential for £33bn investment and 64,000 new jobs
A new report published today by UK Onshore Oil and Gas (UKOOG) , the representative body for the UK onshore oil and gas industry, says that the development of shale gas in the UK could create a £33bn investment opportunity for British business with the potential to create over 64,000 jobs.
New report says water firms must prove they mean business on the environment
A new report published today by the Blueprint for Water coalition analysing proposed environmental measures in the water companies' AMP6 Business Plans reveals “a yawning gap” between the best and worst performers in England and Wales.
Infrastructure planning must harness independent expertise
Civil engineering contractors have backed calls by the CBI for more to be done to engage local communities in the planning of new infrastructure.
CBI- new research reveals disconnect between infrastructure needs and public concern
The public need to be convinced that tough choices on upgrading national infrastructure are necessary, according to a new poll of more than 1000 members of the public by Ipsos MORI for the CBI.
Lord Smith - extreme weather as the number one challenge facing the nation
Lord Chris Smith, Chairman of the Environment Agency, told delegates at CIWEM’s Annual Conference this week that extreme weather is “the number one challenge facing the nation.”
Global water stewardship framework launched
The first international Water Stewardship Standard 1.0, a global framework to promote sustainable freshwater use, has been released by the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS), supported by leading businesses and other organizations including the European Water Partnership.
Joint project improves Southend bathing water quality
A 10-month partnership project that has improved the quality of bathing water at Southend ahead of the summer season has been hailed a success by the Environment Agency.
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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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