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United Utilities awards AMP8 framework contract for supply and delivery of strategic process chemicals
United Utilities has awarded an AMP8 framework contract for supply and delivery of strategic process chemicals.
CEFAS awards £750K contract for intertidal drone surveys for Hinkley Point C Nuclear New Build project
The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science has awarded a contract for intertidal Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) flights - commonly known as drones - for the Hinkley Point C Nuclear New Build project worth an estimated £750,000 (inc VAT).
Chief Operating Officer at AtkinsRéalis Philip Hoare joins Balfour Beatty as Group Chief Executive
Philip Hoare has today joined international infrastructure group Balfour Beatty as Group Chief Executive – his appointment to succeed Leo Quinn, who is stepping down after over 10 years as Group Chief Executive was announced in March 2025.
Severn Trent awards major AMP8 contract to deploy and manage AMI network for one million smart water meters
Severn Trent and Netmore Group, the leading network operator for Massive IoT, have announced that Netmore has been selected to deploy and manage network services for one million smart meters across more than 20 counties.
Netmore partners with Detectronic on multi-year wastewater management sensor deployment
Sweden-headquartered Netmore Group, the leading network operator for Massive IoT, has announced a partnership with Detectronic, a UK-based environmental and engineering company with a focus on helping utilities and industrial clients prevent flooding and reduce pollution.
Anglian Water confirms first £300 million tranche of £500 million equity injection
Anglian Water has confirmed that its shareholders have now injected £300 million of equity into the group.
Southern Water announces new schemes to tackle storm overflows in Kent
Southern Water has announced more new schemes to tackle storm overflows in Kent - Queenborough. Sittingbourne. Faversham. Herne Bay and Whitstable will all benefit from from multi-million-pound projects.
Scottish Water to investigate its response to one of biggest ever incidents on its Borders network
As Scottish Water starts investigating the cause of one of the biggest incidents ever on its water mains network in the Borders, the utility has outlined the massive scale and almost military nature of its response to the issue.
Ofwat’s sixth Water Breakthrough Challenge heralds £400 million of innovation funding through to 2030
The Ofwat Innovation Fund has launched the sixth Water Breakthrough Challenge which will award up to £50 million to groundbreaking, collaborative innovations that will help tackle the biggest challenges facing the water sector.
Cabinet reshuffle - Emma Reynolds MP appointed as Secretary of State at DEFRA
Yesterday’s Cabinet reshuffle by the Prime Minister has seen the Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP leave his current role as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and appointed as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government following Angela Rayner’s departure.
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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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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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