United Utilities has completed a sewer improvement project on the edge of Manchester's Green Quarter and NOMA district that will help improve water quality in the River Irk.

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWAST) has awarded Lot 2 of a contract for water maintenance and testing services to South West Water with an estimated total value off £338,500 including VAT.

The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) has gone out to tender with a contract for smart metering longitudinal research with an estimated value of £400,000 including VAT.

The government has today published the new National Planning Policy Framework setting out the government’s policies for plan-making and for making decisions on development proposals in England and how these are expected to be applied.

Wessex Water has today announced a hosepipe ban after months of unprecedented dry weather, heatwaves and a continued lack of rain forecast, which has led to sustained high demand for water.

Scottish Water has awarded a framework contract for the supply, installation and maintenance of fixed standby generators with an estimated total value of £25 million excluding VAT.

Arup has appointed two senior leaders to its water business for the UK, India, Middle East and Africa (UKIMEA), reinforcing its ambition to grow its water offering across the regions.

Farmers across England will receive new support to help manage the impact of prolonged dry weather, including a £65 million funding boost, as the government steps up its response to the ongoing drought.