Ofwat has launched a new consultation on the acquisition of of Icosa Water Services Ltd by Macquarie – the Australian investment fund owns an 82% majority stake in Southern Water and was previously owner of Thames Water between 2006 and 2017.

Scottish Water has completed a £675,000 solar scheme at its waste water treatment works in Bathgate, as part of its drive to reach net zero emissions by 2040.

Anglian Water’s @one Alliance has finished its £1.8 million project in Peterborough helping to prevent flooding to local communities and the environment. The scheme began in June last year and included the installation of a new storage tank and new sewer pipes, as well as upgrades to one of its pumping stations to increase capacity to the sewer network.

Yorkshire Water has begun work on a £9.7 million investment at Addingham sewage pumping station (SPS) and Low Mill Lane combined storm overflow (CSO) to reduce discharges into the river Wharfe.

Owner of South West Water Pennon Group has formally announced the launch of its fully underwritten rights issue to raise £490 million as part of a comprehensive financing package.