The government has today published the new National Planning Policy Framework setting out the government’s policies for plan-making and for making decisions on development proposals in England and how these are expected to be applied.

Anglian Water has gone out to tender with a major AMP8 contract for major infrastructure planning and consents support, and advisory services with an estimated value of £58.8 million including VAT.

The Environment Agency has started work on a £13 million flood scheme in Skinningrove, replacing Stone Row Bridge and ending the need for manual flood gates.

NI Water has this morning formally launched the preliminary market engagement exercise for its proposed IF109 Integrated Partnerships Framework – which has an estimated total value of £12.6 billion including VAT.

The Scottish Government has launched a new £15 million fund has been launched to improve the resilience of communities across Scotland most at risk from flooding.

Uisce Éireann has announced the start of preliminary works for a major project to upgrade the wastewater network in Waterford, supporting sustainable growth as Waterford City continues to grow and develop.

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW) has announced the next stage of its Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy, the largest infrastructure investment in the company’s history with a current estimated total value of £667.2 million including VAT.

National Highways has selected HerrenKnecht to build the massive tunnel boring machine that will dig the UK’s longest road tunnel for the Lower Thames Crossing - at 16.4 metres in diameter the machine will be the largest ever used in Europe, and the third largest ever in the world.

Northern Ireland Water (NI Water) has launched a public consultation on its proposed Article 161 Sewer Bond Incentivisation and Surety Policy Framework.

South East Water has today announced the commissioning of its new state-of-the-art Butler Water Treatment Works located in Aylesford, Kent.