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HSBC Bank plc purchase Cambridge Water.
Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Limited has sold Cambridge Water to HSBC Bank plc.
Ofwat issues final guidance on sewers transfer appeal process
Water regulator Ofwat has issued final guidance on the appeals process concerning the upcoming transfer of private sewers, lateral drains and pumping stations in England and Wales.
Environment Agency starts work to protect wildlife from flooding
The Environment Agency is starting work at RSPB Minsmere this month to continue protection from flooding to internationally important flora and fauna, including bitterns, avocets and marsh sow-thistle.
Thames Water in £7M bid to become UK's biggest solar power generator
Thames Water is aiming to become Britain’s biggest on-site solar power producer and industrial user after signing a ground-breaking £7 million deal to install photovoltaic systems large enough to cover 15 football pitches at three key sites in London.
Cyprus and Croatia top EU rankings for bathing water quality
Water at nearly all Europe's coastal and inland bathing sites is clean enough to bathe and swim in, despite a slight decrease in quality.
Windermere flooding plans go on display
United Utilities' £5m plans to clean-up The Glebe in Windemere go on display today.
Mayor must act to cut flood risk in London
The Mayor should use his leadership to press forward action to address the serious risk of flood damage and potential loss of life London faces if there is severe rainfall, a new report from the London Assembly says today.
€7bn available for new round of EU cutting-edge research grants
The EU is making around €7bn available in its latest call for research proposals focuses on innovation and getting good ideas to market. The funding is part of the €53bn available through the current research funding programme for 2007 to 2013.
House of Lords Committee launches new water inquiry
The House of Lords EU Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment Committee has today invited contributions to its new inquiry into EU Freshwater Policy.
New Pipe Weight Calculator now available on FT Pipeline Systems website
A new pipe weight calculator has been added to the FT Pipeline Systems website.
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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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