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High Court grants appeal against Competition Appeal Tribunal rejection of case seeking £840m in compensation from six UK water companies
The Court of Appeal has granted permission to hear Professor Carolyn Roberts’ appeal against the refusal by the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) in March to grant her Collective Proceedings Orders in a case seeking £840 million in compensation brought against six UK water companies.
Tideway becomes first UK corporate to issue Blue Bond in Sterling
Tideway, the company behind London's super sewer which is now operational, has become the first corporate to issue a 'Blue Bond' in Sterling.
Water Industry Commission for Scotland appoints David Satti as Chief Executive
The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has announced the appointment of David Satti as its new permanent CEO, following a competitive recruitment process.
Uisce Éireann invests record €1.3 billion-plus in 2024 in water services for Ireland
Uisce Éireann has published its Annual Report for 2024 which shows that the utility invested a record €1.372 billion in critical water and wastewater infrastructure.
EAC to hear how regulators will help prevent UK housebuilding from undermining nature goals
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) will hear from environmental and housing regulators today on their roles in helping to deliver the Government’s housebuilding agenda while supporting nature recovery.
United Utilities starts work on £5 million upgrade to increase capacity at its Bexton Road storm overflow
United Utilities has started work on upgrading its Bexton Road storm overflow capacity to reduce the number of times that the overflow operates during heavy rain.
Southern Water invests £8.2 million in Kent treatment site upgrade
Southern Water is investing £8.2 million in an upgrade at its Rainham Wastewater Treatment Works in Kent improve its storm storage capacity at the site.
Ofwat consults on proposed licence condition to improve asset management maturity of water companies
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposal to introduce a licence condition to improve asset management maturity of water companies.
United Utilities invests £48 million in upgrade at Lancaster WwTW to improve water quality in Morecambe Bay
United Utilities is investing £48 million to upgrade Lancaster Wastewater Treatment Works and improve water quality in Morecambe Bay.
Scottish Water invests almost £1 million in major new solar scheme at Milngavie
Scottish Water has invested nearly £1 million in a major new solar scheme at Milngavie which is helping to provide clean water to over 700,000 customers in Glasgow.
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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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