Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures publishes Final Report & Recommendations on climate-related financial risks
The industry-led Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) has published its Final Report and Recommendations for the effective disclosure of climate-related financial risks.
EC says UK should leave EIB after withdrawal from EU
The European Commission has said following the withdrawal from the European Union the United Kingdom should cease being a member of the European Investment Bank (EIB).
FT : water privatisation costs consumers £2.3bn more than necessary
A report in the Financial Times newspaper has suggested that consumers are now paying £2.3 billion per annum than would have been the case if the water companies had remained in public ownership.
UK Regulators Network publishes annual report on cost of capital
The UK Regulators Network (UKRN) has published its annual update report on the cost of capital cost of capital decisions taken by regulators over the last year.
British Water partners with URICA for supply chain funding
Water industry trade association British Water has agreed an exclusive business services partnership with URICA that will help its members improve cash flow and grow their international business.
Infrastructure sector wants more fiscal powers for cities and creation of infrastructure minister
Leading players in the infrastructure sector have today called for the next government to adopt ten new measures that will improve the delivery of UK infrastructure and boost economic productivity and growth.
New report says UK water firms will need to significantly increase infrastructure investment
A new pioneering asset management research report commissioned by the UK water industry says that UK water companies will need to significantly increase infrastructure investment - with significant implications for customers' bills.
Sale of Green Investment Bank could lead to potential asset stripping
Widespread reports suggest that finalisation of the £2.3 billion sale of the Green Investment Bank (GIB) is expected today and that an official announcement is imminent.
Drought stress testing tool will make finance sector more resilient to environmental risks
A new drought stress testing tool has been launched with the aim of making financial institutions more resilient to environmental risks.
Will the tide of investor appeal rise or fall as the water industry takes on direct procurement?
An Expert Focus article on Waterbriefing explores whether the tide of investor appeal will rise or fall as the water industry takes on direct procurement.
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Amiblu appoints Martyn Turton as Sales Director UK & Ireland to accelerate GRP pipe systems adoption in UK
Amiblu, a global leader in Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipe systems for wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, irrigation, hydropower, and industrial applications, has announced the appointment of Martyn Turton as its Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, driving strategic market development in the infrastructure and water sectors, effective immediately. -
Data services on track to futureproof water management
As a project manager at Metasphere, a Grundfos-owned remote telemetry company at the cutting edge of innovation, Fey McHarg, has witnessed firsthand how the intelligent harnessing of data, specifically through the data-as-a-service model, is fundamentally reshaping and revolutionising the water sector. -
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.
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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
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