PR24 appeals - Ofwat tells Competition and Markets Authority “we stand by our PR24 determinations”
Ofwat has told the Competition and Markets Authority “we stand by our PR24 determinations” as the competition regulator begins the process of examining requests by five water companies to review Ofwat’s decisions on their AMP8 business plans.
Rising water sector risk: Fitch Ratings sees higher risk in AMP8 for water companies
Fitch Ratings says it sees moderately higher business risk in AMP8, mainly driven by heightened exposure to environmental risk, increasing public scrutiny, and higher clawback risk, which is linked to the price control deliverables (PCDs) mechanism.
PR2024 appeals – Ofwat says FDs “based on robust examination of all funding requests … we will be re-stating our case”
Ofwat has confirmed that six companies have requested references to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Ofwat Final Determination - Wessex Water appeals to Competition & Markets Authority
Wessex Water has today asked the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to review Ofwat’s Final Determination setting how much the company can invest in vital water and sewerage improvements over the next five years.
Northumbrian Water asks Ofwat to refer PR24 Final Determination to Competition and Markets Authority
Northumbrian Water has today announced it has asked Ofwat to refer its PR24 Final Determination to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Southern Water to appeal Ofwat decision on AMP8 Business Plan to Competition & Markets Authority
Southern Water has today confirmed its intention to appeal Ofwat’s Final Determination for 2025-30 on its AMP8 Business Plan to the Competition and Markets Authority.
South East Water requests referral of Ofwat’s decision on AMP8 Business Plan to Competition and Markets Authority
South East Water has today announced that it has asked Ofwat to refer its PR24 Final Determination on its AMP8 Business Plan to the Competition and Markets Authority for a redetermination.
Portsmouth Water accepts Final Determination from Ofwat on AMP8 Business Plan
Portsmouth Water has today officially accepted the PR24 Final Determination from Ofwat, confirming the company’s largest ever investment plan will begin from April 2025.
Anglian Water to appeal to Competition and Markets Authority over Ofwat’s PR24 Final Determination
Anglian Water’s Board has asked Ofwat to refer its PR24 Final Determination to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - its AMP8 Business Plan was one of the largest infrastructure proposals in the sector, totaling £11.2 billion.
Pennon Group PLC accepts Ofwat’s Final Determination on £3.2 billion AMP8 Business Plans
Pennon Group PLC, owners of South West Water (SWW) and Sutton and East Surrey (SES), has accepted Ofwat’s Final Determination announced in December, following their respective outstanding and good/standard AMP8 business plan assessments.
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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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