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Scottish Government announces new Water Bill
The Scottish Government has said that Scottish Water will be kept in public ownership and rejected calls for privatisation.
Scott Wilson recommends acceptance of URS cash offer
The Board of Scott Wilson Group plc is recommending shareholders to accept a cash offer by Universe Bidco Limited - a wholly owned subsidiary of URS Corporation.
Saint-Gobain PAM UK publishes second sustainability report
Iron technology leader Saint-Gobain PAM UK has published its second Sustainability Report.
Regulator approves Northern Ireland water charges
The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation (NIAUR) has approved Northern Ireland Water’s proposed charges for the current year and upcoming 12-month period.
Pumps in prime position to help reduce Carlisle flood risk
The final part of a multi-million pound flood alleviation project for Carlisle is finished and ready for action.
Pennon Group publishes Corporate Responsibility Reports
Pennon Group, owners of South West Water and Viridor Waste, has published its fourteenth Corporate Responsibility Reports at both Group and individual company level.
Pennon Group financial performance “in line with expectations”
Pennon Group Plc, owners of South West Water, said in an Interim Management Statement issued this morning that financial performance since 31 March 2010 had been in line with management expectations.
Ofwat report highlights significant increase in water companies' pre-tax profits
Water industry regulator Ofwat has published its latest report on the financial performance and expenditure of the water companies in England and Wales for the financial year 2009-10.
Ofwat consults on SSE Water new supply appointment proposals
Ofwat is currently consulting on proposals to grant SSE Water variations to two appointments to provide water and sewerage services.
Northumbrian Water to start multi-million-pound environmental scheme
Residents from the Tees Valley are being invited to find out more about a forthcoming £5 million environmental scheme by Northumbrian Water.
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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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