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Environment Agency consults on pollution guidance
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation on the guidance it provides to business about pollution prevention.
Fall in revenues at Speedy Hire
Tool hire specialist Speedy Hire has reported a £2.3m loss for the six months to 30 September 2011 and falling revenue with the publication of its latest financial results this morning. Exceptional items moved Speedy into the red – it would otherwise have posted a pre-tax profit for the period of £2.8m.
MPs says Government planning policy is " confused"
The House of Commons Environmerntal Audit Committee has described the Government's new national planning policy framework as "contradictory and confusing".
Halcrow maps out UK surface water flooding risks
Householders and communities around the UK will benefit from a dynamic new series of flood risk maps created for Halcrow.
Legislation to abolish Infrastructure Planning Commission completed in Parliament
The Localism Bill, which incorporates a provision to abolish the Infrastructure Planning Commission in its present form has completed its passage through Parliament after the House of Commons considered the House of Lords amendments to the Bill on 7 November 2011.
Welsh Water awards sewerage management services contract to 7 firms
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has awarded framework contracts for its Waste Water Network Operations Support Framework to seven companies.
May Gurney acquires transport business
May Gurney, the support services company providing essential maintenance and enhancement services to the public and regulated sectors, has acquired TransLinc, a market leader in the UK's £730 million per annum local authority specialist fleet services and £3 billion local authority passenger services markets.
Ofwat sets out approvals process for 2012-13 charges
Water industry regulator Ofwat has set out its approvals process for charges from 2012-13 onwards.
Massive drop in profits at Munich Re insurers
One of the world’s leading insurers has posted a massive drop in profits - attributed to the difficult environment on the financial markets, problems in Greece, currency translation effects and heavy burdens from natural catastrophes.
Work starts on £1.2M Braunton flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency is starting work this week on the £1.2 million flood defence improvement scheme at Braunton in Devon to reduce the risk of flooding in the village.
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BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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