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United Utilities opens applications to recruit a record number of apprentices for 2026
United Utilities has opened applications to recruit a record number of apprentices for 2026. More than 100 opportunities are available across a wide range of roles spanning operations, water quality, digital technologies to engineering and electrical.
Customers challenge South East Water chiefs at launch of new Water Voice consumer panels
Customers demanded answers from South East Water chiefs over the company's handling of water supply disruption at the first meeting on Monday of a powerful new set of government-backed consumer panels.
Ofwat calls for further action by Southern Water following completion of 2019 enforcement commitments
Ofwat has today confirmed that Southern Water has completed all the enforcement actions resulting from its 2019 investigation into the company.
NI Water tenders £4.6 million contract for waste collection and disposal by skip and scrap metal recycling
Northern Ireland Water has gone out to tender with a contract for waste collection and disposal with an estimated value of £4.6 million (inc VAT).
Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood risk in wake of Storm Chandra
The Environment Agency is calling on the public to remain vigilant to the risk of significant flooding in the wake of Storm Chandra.
Southern Water tenders £1.56 billion AMP8 Sustainable Drainage and Habitat Restoration services Framework
Southern Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 Sustainable Drainage and Habitat Restoration Framework worth an estimated £1.56 billion (inc VAT).
Bluewater Bio secures significant investment from Verdane and Scott Capital Partners to fast-track global expansion
Bluewater Bio has secured significant investment from Verdane and Scott Capital Partners to fast-track global expansion – the company has announced a strategic partnership with Aquavest, Scott Capital Partners and Verdane, a leading mid market growth investment firm.
Interim Chair appointed at Office for Environmental Protection as Dame Glenys Stacey steps down
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Northern Ireland Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs have jointly appointed Julie Hill as Interim Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP).
Thames Water tenders wide-ranging £522 million AMP8 control and automation framework contract in multiple Lots
Thames Water has gone out to tender with a wide-ranging AMP8 control and automation framework contract in multiple Lots with an estimated value of £522 million (inc VAT).
Anglian Water launches procurement process for £1.8 billion AMP8/9 Major Projects Framework
Anglian Water has today launched the formal procurement process for an AMP8/9 Major Projects Framework contract with a total estimated value of up to £1.8 billion (inc VAT).
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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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- Caroline Douglass, Executive Director, Flood and Coastal Risk Management - Environment Agency to make keynote speech at Floodex 2026
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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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