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World Water Day – how technology is helping to overcome water scarcity challenges in the MENA
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Mat Toy, client director at Atkins, discusses how technology is helping to overcome the challenges of water scarcity in the (Middle East and North African (MENA) region.
Macquarie reaches agreement to sell final stake in Thames Water
Macquarie has today announced that Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 2 (MEIF2), together with two other Macquarie-managed funds, have agreed to sell a combined 26.3 per cent interest in Kemble Water Holdings Ltd, the ultimate holding company of Thames Water Utilities Ltd.
Galliford Try in merger bid with Bovis Homes Group
The Board of Galliford Try has confirmed that it has approached the Board of Bovis and has proposed an all share merger between Galliford Try and Bovis - Bovis has initially rejected the proposal.
WRc Innovation Day to cover key issues for UK water sector
A series of Technical Showcase presentations on key topics for the water sector will form part of WRc’s Innovation Day which takes place on 26th April.
NERC considers strategic research programme for biodiversity and ecosystem services
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) is inviting applications to join a scoping group that will develop the science case for a potential strategic research programme on designing future landscapes for biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Businesses invited to quiz retailers about new water market
Businesses across London and the South East of England can quiz the new water retailers that will soon be competing for their cash at a meeting hosted by the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) this Thursday.
New global bio-based innovations event to scale up market demand
A new global tradeshow for professionals working in bio-based and biodegradable industries will be launched in July to scale up market demand for bio-based products.
Balfour Beatty chief: construction sector must play part in addressing post-Brexit skills crisis
Leo Quinn, Balfour Beatty Group Chief Executive and founder of The 5% Club, has called for the construction industry to play its part in addressing the skills crisis post-Brexit.
Welsh Assembly allocates £32m to reduce flood risk to over 2,000 homes
Welsh Assembly Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, will today announce £32 million capital funding to reduce the risk from flooding to over 2,100 homes and businesses across Wales.
Environment Agency to spend £12m on flood defence maintenance in 2017/18
The Environment Agency will spend approximately £12 million on flood defence maintenance to reduce risk to local communities during the next financial year.
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Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres. -
Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world. -
South Staffordshire Plc earns prestigious RoSPA global health and safety award
UK-headquartered South Staffordshire Plc, the integrated services group operating within the UK critical infrastructure and essential services markets, has received a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Award for global health and safety excellence. -
Balfour Beatty achieves 99.1% Responsible Sourcing on major Thames Estuary infrastructure project
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, has delivered exceptional environmental results on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) framework, one of the nation’s most ambitious flood defence initiatives.
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- Southern Water awards £9 million AMP8 contract for wastewater networks optimisation services
- Kraken announces first water customers beyond UK, in partnership with Essential Water in Australia
- Ofwat agrees to Thames Water request for further referral of appeal to CMA with open-ended timescale
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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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Find out more about the remarkable career opportunities on offer at WSP - scroll down to watch the inspirational video. -
What's to be done about the UK's failing utilities - is special administration the solution?
What is to be done about the UK’s failing utilities? Listen to Professor Dieter Helm explore the options to tackle the UK’s failing utilities – Thames Water, the Royal Mail and Network Rail in particular.
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- Government proposes new financial penalties for environmental offences and bolstered powers for EA to hold water companies to account
- Specialist AI tech built by UK government helped to speed up government’s decision to abolish Ofwat
- Ofwat agrees to Thames Water request for further referral of appeal to CMA with open-ended timescale
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