elainec
Press Association: allocation of flood defence funding is biased towards the South
New analysis by the Press Association is suggesting that flood defence spending in the UK is biased towards wealthier households and the South East.
House of Lords to investigate environment and climate change policy post Brexit
The House of Lords' EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee has launched a short inquiry on environment and climate change policy after Brexit.
European Commission proposes Mediterranean partnership on food and water security
The European Commission has proposed the first research partnership of its kind in the Mediterranean Area to develop novel solutions for sustainable water management and food production.
UK infrastructure National Needs Assessment – water resources and flooding are among key issues
Water resources and flooding are among a number of key issues highlighted in the National Needs Assessment (NNA) of UK infrastructure which is being launched today at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Retail market licence fees - Ofwat consultation flags up uncertainties and higher costs
A new consultation launched by Ofwat on setting licence fees in the new retail market has flagged up the potential for higher costs and uncertainties surrounding the early stages of the competitive market which opens in April 2017.
CCWater warns too few businesses aware of water competition changes
With less than six months to go until the opening of the non-household water market in England, fewer than one in ten business customers may be aware they will soon be able to switch supplier, according to new research by the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater).
Moodys warns over risks to credit ratings and cuts in revenue for UK water sector
Credit ratings agency Moody’s is warning that while currently low borrowing costs are credit positive for UK water companies that issue new debt, persistently low rates could result in a significant revenue cut following the 2019 price review.
Ofwat: possibilities offered by advances in technology to improve customer service “largely unfulfilled” in UK water sector
Ofwat has contrasted competitive retail markets where there has been radical change, with innovation, and technology-led advances in customer service with the water sector, describing the possibilities offered by advances in technology as having “largely been left unfulfilled.”
£100m pumped hydro scheme wins planning permission for underground grid connection
The developer of the proposed Glyn Rhonwy pumped hydro electricity storage scheme near Llanberis, Snowdonia Pumped Hydro (SPH), has been granted planning permission for an underground grid connection for the facility.
UU discontinues £35m Ellesmere Port WWTW main works procurement
United Utilities has discontinued the procurement process for construction work at its Ellesmere Port wastewater treatment works worth up to £35 million.
News Showcase
-
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. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
Expert Focus
News Sections
Other Latest News
- Northumbrian Water starts second phase of £2.2 million investment at Marske Sewage Treatment Works
- SEPA update - seven areas in eastern Scotland now at Significant Water Scarcity as conditions continue to shift
- Environment Agency submits planning application for £17.5m Portreath flood defence scheme
- United Utilities - trading update and response to Ofwat’s 2026 Cost Change Draft Decision
- Scottish Water marks major milestone with 100th solar scheme
- Thames Water - 90k+ smart meters now installed across non-household network for over 50% of 170k business customers
Watch
-
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
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
Login / Register
New Account Registrations
To register for a new account with Waterbriefing, please contact us via email at waterbriefing@imsbis.org
Existing waterbriefing users - log into the new website using your original username and the new password 'waterbriefing'. You can then change your password once logged in.