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FT reports private equity group acquired 42% stake in Yorkshire Water at “a steep discount”
EQT, the private equity group who formally acquired a 42% shareholding in Kelda Holdings Ltd, the ultimate parent company of Yorkshire Water in June 2026, acquired the stake from Deutsche Bank at “a steep discount” in a deal “worth less than the value of its regulated assets”, according to a report in the Financial Times this morning.
Aidan O’Carroll appointed as Chair of Water Industry Commission for Scotland
The Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs in the Scottish Government has announced the appointment of Aidan O’Carroll as Chair of the Water Industry Commission for Scotland.
NSF achieves European accreditation for Drinking Water Product Certification ahead of 2027 EU Deadline
NSF has been accredited by the national Belgian Accreditation Body (BELAC) to conduct conformity assessment activities under the European Union’s revised Drinking Water Directive, enabling end-to-end support for EU Drinking Water Directive (DWD) readiness ahead of the January 2027 deadline.
Environment Agency flags up upcoming £3.6 million opportunity for operation and maintenance of Boston Barrier
The Environment Agency is flagging up the upcoming £3.6 million opportunity for the operation and maintenance of the Boston Barrier ahead of issuing a revised programme update for the procurement, which is now being conducted as a Competitive Flexible Procedure.
Drinking Water Inspectorate warns Thames Water over water supply misconnection
The Drinking Water Inspectorate has issued Thames Water with a warning letter following a misconnection of a consumer’s supply pipe to a sewer, in Kidlington, Oxfordshire.
Uisce Éireann completes first phase of €3.5 million wastewater upgrade in Mitchelstown
Uisce Éireann has completed works on the first phase of a €3.5 million project to upgrade Mitchelstown’s wastewater infrastructure.
Barhale completes Anglian Water’s first plant tackling emerging pesticide contaminant Cypermethrin
Barhale has completed construction of Anglian Water’s first treatment plant designed to remove the pesticide Cypermethrin and protect the local water environment.
CCW - new research reveals 6.8% of households in England and Wales faced water poverty in 2024/25
A new research study has found that 6.8% of households in England and Wales faced water poverty in 2024/25 – based on the 5% water poverty measure.
Ofwat proposes major overhaul of governance rules for water companies on board independence
Ofwat has proposed a major overhaul of existing governance rules for water companies – stringent new governance rules would include a requirement for at least half of boards to be independent.
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water launches market engagement for major £660 million+ infrastructure investment
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW) has announced the next stage of its Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy, the largest infrastructure investment in the company’s history with a current estimated total value of £667.2 million including VAT.
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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. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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