Pressure from EAC pushes Government to publish faster response to OEP annual assessment report
The Government has agreed to accelerate publishing its response to the Office for Environmental Protection’s (OEP) annual assessment report, following pressure from the Environmental Audit Committee.
New housing developments in England now legally required to deliver 10% Biodiversity Net Gain
Beginning 12 February, all major housing developments will now be legally required to deliver at least a 10% benefit Biodiversity Net Gain.
Defra finally publishes delayed legally binding environment targets
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has finally published the delayed legally binding environment targets – originally due for publication at the end of October.
Government delays publication of environmental targets due to be published today
The Government has delayed the publication of environmental targets relating to the Environment Act 2021 which were due to be published today.
MPs on Commons Environmental Audit Committee to quiz Environment Secretary on water quality, biodiversity & more
MPs on the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee are getting ready to quiz the Rt Hon George Eustice MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs this afternoon on issues including water quality, biodiversity and waste reduction.
OEP launches investigation into the regulation of combined sewer overflows by Ofwat, Environment Agency and Defra
The Office for Environmental (OEP) has announced that it is to carry out an investigation into the roles of Ofwat, the Environment Agency and the Defra Secretary of State in the regulation of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in England.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK.
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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
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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