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150 countries approve private sector action on nature at UK hosted IPBES summit
The UK hosted IPBES12 nature summit has ended with the agreement of a Business & Biodiversity Assessment to shape private sector action on nature.
New action plan agreed to improve marine energy consenting in Wales
A new three-year action plan has been agreed to improve the marine energy consenting process in Wales.
Major flood risk management scheme completed in Stoke-on-Trent
The Environment Agency has completed a major flood scheme which will reduce flood risk for 333 properties and unlocks £75 million regeneration opportunities.
Essex & Suffolk Water completes major £3 million pipeline upgrade
Essex & Suffolk Water, part of Northumbrian Water Group, has successfully completed a major £3 million investment to install a new 8km water pipeline in Framlingham, Suffolk.
Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood risk with further rain expected today
The Environment Agency continues to call on the public to remain vigilant to the risk of significant flooding as a further band of rain is expected to hit Britain later today.
Barhale secures hat-trick of growth schemes with Thames Water under £200m AMP8 framework
Thames Water has appointed civil engineering, infrastructure and tunnelling specialist Barhale to three schemes supporting growth and new development at Brent Cross, Basingstoke and Benson.
Pennon Group confirms start date of new Chief Executive Officer
Further to Pennon Group's previous announcement on 2 October 2025 that Keith Haslett would succeed Susan Davy as its new Chief Executive following the conclusion of his notice period at Affinity Water, Pennon has announced that the appointment will take effect from 1 April 2026.
Southern Water opens market engagement for £1.3 billion Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project
Southern Water has opened the market engagement process for the Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project. The utility is seeking feedback in particular from investors, construction and operating and maintenance contractors and/or potential consortia (which may involve their wider supply chain) that may be interested in the project.
Cambi signs lease agreement for THP unit with Thames Water in Oxford
Cambi has signed a lease for a compact thermal hydrolysis process (THP) unit to provide additional treatment capacity at Thames Water’s Oxford sewage treatment works.
Portsmouth Water marks major milestone at Havant Thicket Reservoir
Portsmouth Water is celebrating the successful completion of a key milestone at Havant Thicket Reservoir, the first major new UK reservoir in over 30 years.
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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. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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- Portsmouth Water appoints Clancy to deliver £26.84m critical connection project in next stage of Havant Thicket Reservoir
- United Utilities awards £46.8 million five year AMP8 contract for supply of UV spares and servicing to single supplier
- Mining Remediation Authority - Seaham Garden Village mine water heat network wins national award
- South West Water begins next phase of work in Lyme Regis to reduce storm overflows
- Ofwat awards £15.6 million contract for appointment of Independent Monitor to Thames Water
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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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- Portsmouth Water appoints Clancy to deliver £26.84m critical connection project in next stage of Havant Thicket Reservoir
- United Utilities awards £46.8 million five year AMP8 contract for supply of UV spares and servicing to single supplier
- Ofwat awards £15.6 million contract for appointment of Independent Monitor to Thames Water
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