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Perry Barr and Witton flood risk scheme changes due to budget constraints
The Environment Agency is modifying its proposals for the Perry Barr and Witton Flood Risk Management Scheme because of budgetary constraints.
London ranked 15th in study of world’s most water stressed cities
London has been ranked 15th amongst the world’s most water stressed cities in a new study of more than 500 cities globally.
UK attracts highest levels of inward investment on record
The UK has attracted the most inward investment projects since records began in the 1980s – with energy and infrastructure contributing around 310 (17.5%), second only to advanced manufacturing with 418, according to a new report from UKTI.
Anglian Water to start work on £500k scheme to upgrade Cambridge sewer network
Anglian Water will begin work on a £500K scheme to upgrade the Cambridge’s aging sewer network early next month.
Thames Water tenders £200m IT and systems integration contract
Thames Water has gone out to tender with a framework contract for IT and systems integration worth up to £200m over a five year period which includes the selection of a System Integrator for the Customer Relationship Management and billing tool currently being implemented for its retail, non-household business.
Beating boom and bust in water sector AMP investment cycles
In the run up to AMP6, Matthew Wheelock Chief Executive of specialist business development and sales consultancy Wheelocks which works with companies operating in the water sector, discusses how they can beat the well-documented boom/bust AMP sales cycle.
MPs approve new Environment Agency Chair but query salary hike
MPs on the House of Commons Select Committee for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have given their formal approval to the appointment of Philip Dilley as Chair of the Environment Agency, following a pre-appointment hearing to question him.
£180m Northern Ireland Water contract wins for Meridian Utilities
Meridian Utilities Ltd has won two contracts with a combined total value of up to £180 million from Northern Ireland Water.
New UK Government map reveals worldwide impacts of climate change
The United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office has launched a new map to show the impact climate change could have on the whole planet by the end of the century if carbon emissions continue to increase.
EU asks UK to act on water issues
The European Commission has written to the United Kingdom asking it to take action on three-water related issues - Pembroke power station, urban waste water treatment and bathing water rules.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
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.
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- United Utilities - trading update and response to Ofwat’s 2026 Cost Change Draft Decision
- Scottish Water marks major milestone with 100th solar scheme
- Thames Water - 90k+ smart meters now installed across non-household network for over 50% of 170k business customers
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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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