The independent review of Defra’s regulatory landscape led by economist Dan Corry is calling for reform on how regulators operate, with increased focus on place-based outcomes, greater focus from Defra on facilitating infrastructure projects in the right locations and potential reform of the Habitats Regulations and how they are applied..

Ofwat has published a new paper setting out the 2025-26 delivery priorities for the Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing (water supply) Infrastructure Development (RAPID) which covers the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

Chichester District Council has issued a preliminary market engagement notice seeking supply chain interest in its £108 million Selsey Coastal Scheme Capital Works.

Ofwat is calling on water companies to accelerate and optimise water project delivery to support economic growth - 30 major projects planned in the next 15 years, including nine reservoirs.

Thames Water has gone out to tender with a major contract for an upgrade to its Maple Lodge Sewage Works with an estimated total value of up to £270 million.

Scottish Water is progressing work on a £5 million upgrade at its McDonald Road Waste Water Pumping Station in Edinburgh – the latest phase has seen the installation this week of a nine-tonne screw pump into a deep underground chamber.

Uisce Éireann is progressing work on its multi-million-euro Clonmel Water Supply Upgrade - more than 4km of a new 15km water main has now installed along the R689 Fethard Road with further pipe laying works also underway.

Reforms announced today by the Environment Secretary Steve Reed will see a more dynamic, streamlined approach to environmental regulation will drive economic growth and safeguard nature under the Plan for Change.

The Government has today announced the launch of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA), saying it “ushers in a new era for UK infrastructure delivery.”

Over 1,000 flood schemes will be built or repaired to protect thousands of homes and businesses from the dangers of flooding, the Government and Environment Agency have announced today.