Leading water sector consultancy WRc has been commissioned by the UK Water Industry research (UKWIR) to undertake a review of ‘Wastewater Screenings Management Options’.

United Utilities cuts carbon footprint by 11 per cent

United Utilities cut its carbon footprint by 11 per cent in the 12 months ending in March this year. In 2013-14, its carbon dioxide equivalent was 449,042 tonnes.

The European Commission has reported that the water at Europe’s beaches, rivers and lakes was generally of high quality in 2013, with more than 95 % of these sites meeting minimum requirements. Coastal performed slightly better than inland bathing waters, the data shows.

Most companies have not received public financial support for R&D or other innovation activities since January 2011, according to the European Commission's latest  2014 Innobarometer survey.

The European Commission has allocated an extra €65 million to tackle the aftermath of the floods. which hit Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia.

The European Commission has adopted new rules that will facilitate the granting of aid measures by Member States in support of research, development and innovation (R&D&I) activities.

The European Commission has approved the UK's map for granting state aid between 2014 and 2020.

The UK Department for Trade and Investment (UKTI) is  launching a competition to attract companies in Finland and the Baltic region who want to establish a UK presence.

Angus Council has gone out to with a £10.5 million contract to construct the Brechin Flood Prevention Scheme.

The Environment Agency has started its annual water quality tests at England’s beaches.