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Report on NI Water identifies serious failings in procurement
The Northern Ireland Assembly Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has today published its report into Measuring Performance, Procurement and Governance in NI Water.
Carillion revenues down, profits up
Support services company Carillion is reporting strong earnings growth this morning with the publication of its annual results to 31st December 2011. However, revenues are down 9.1% to £5.1 billion.
Report accuses water companies of overcharging customers
A report in the Sunday Times on 27th February has claimed that water companies in England and Wales have overcharged consumers almost £1.7 billion for services they have not used.
Interserve confirms offer for Mouchel
Outsourcing and infrastructure company Interserve Plc has confirmed that it has made an approach to the Board of Mouchel with a proposal to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Mouchel.
Water and sewerage bills rise in line with inflation in 2011/12
Ofwat has announced this morning that the average household water and sewerage bill across England and Wales will increase broadly in line with inflation in 2011/12.
Water UK – Ofwat beyond its policy remit and not value for money
Water UK, the body which represents all the UK water and wastewater companies at both national and EU level, has expressed concerns about Ofwat’s current regulatory approach.
£435K Environment Agency project to reduce flooding risk
Around 50,000 tonnes of silt are being removed from a Lincolnshire river to reduce the risk of flooding to homes in the area.
Belton benefits from £4M water pipe investment
Yorkshire Water is progressing well with its £4.1million scheme to further improve the security of its water supplies to 9,000 properties in and around Belton.
Progress on reducing flood risk in Llanelli
Environment Agency Wales has this month revealed the progress being made in Llanelli to help protect the town from future flooding.
Consumer watchdog raises major concerns about Thames Tunnel
The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater), the body that represents water and sewerage consumers in England and Wales, has raised major concerns about the proposed Thames Tunnel in its consultation response.
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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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