Portsmouth Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for laboratory water testing services with an estimated value of nearly £386,000 (ex VAT) to South East Water Scientific Services Ltd.

The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee will hear oral evidence this afternoon on the Government’s revised Environmental Improvement Plan to meet its legally binding environment and nature targets.

In a new report published this morning, the National Audit Office is calling on HM Treasury and the Department for Business & Trade to provide improved support for regulators to kickstart economic growth.

Northern Ireland Water has launched an early market engagement exercise ahead of going out to tender with a framework contract for the supply, commissioning, maintenance and repair of sludge management equipment on NI Water sites.

Severn Trent Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for Gas to Grid (GTG) biomethane sampling with an estimated value of £1.2 million (inc VAT).

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee is continuing its inquiry into drought preparedness in England by hearing from water company representatives.

Affinity Water has announced the appointment of Mark Garth as Chief Executive Officer and executive director of Affinity Water. He will join Affinity Water as CEO during the first half of 2026, following his notice period.

The government says water companies who broke environmental rules are now funding the recovery of England’s waterways by local communities and environmental groups.

Work is underway on a £4.5 million United Utilities project to upgrade nearly 10km of water network in the Tarporley area of Cheshire.

Thames Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for debt management system replacement with an estimated value of £6 million (inc VAT).