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Government publishes England’s first ever Land Use Framework
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has published England’s first ever Land Use Framework – a plan for delivering new homes, nature restoration, clean energy and food security.
New report warns cyber attacks hit 93% of UK Critical National Infrastructure as AI threats accelerate
Cyber attacks have now affected almost every UK critical national infrastructure organisation, with 93% reporting a cyber incident in the past year, according to Bridewell’s Cyber Security in CNI Report 2026 released today.
Scottish Water awards £2 million contract for steel fabrication services
Scottish Water has awarded a contract for steel fabrication services with an estimated total value of £2 million (excluding VAT).
Former Sizewell C MD Julia Pyke joins Agilia Infrastructure Partners as Executive Chair
Julia Pyke, former Joint Managing Director of the Sizewell C nuclear power project, has been appointed Executive Chair of the infrastructure advisory Agilia Infrastructure Partners - she joins Agilia on 2nd April 2026.
Delivery body appointed to lead £90 million (inc VAT) Water Efficiency Campaign for England and Wales
The 23red WEC Collective delivery body has been appointed to lead the £90 million (inc VAT) Water Efficiency Campaign (WEC) for England and Wales.
Ofwat publishes guidance for water companies on Fitness and Propriety Rule
Ofwat has published guidance for water companies on how to implement, operate and comply with Ofwat's Fitness and Propriety Rule issued on 15 December 2025.
South East Water reports progress on Resilience Plan and new executive appointments focused on investment delivery and technology change
South East Water has today provided an update on the actions that are being implemented to improve the resilience of the water supply network that serves 2.3 million customers across Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire.
Northumbrian Water awards contracts for energy and gas worth estimated £780 million
Northumbrian Water has awarded two contracts for the supply of energy and gas across around 1,853 operational sites with a total estimated value of £780 million (inc VAT) to Engie Power Ltd.
Scottish Water gets ready for next phase of work at Seafield Waste Water Treatment Works
Scottish Water is getting ready for the next phase of work at Seafield Waste Water Treatment Works - the significant investment will further improve the odour performance of Scotland's largest waste water treatment works.
Pioneering fibre-optic leak detection system saves 2 million litres of water a day
A groundbreaking technology trial using Openreach's fibre network to detect leaks in surrounding water pipes has already prevented the loss of 2 megalitres of water in just three months.
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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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