New report shows nearly a third of investors spent over $500m in water sector in 2024 - with investment set to accelerate in 2025
A new report from global law firm White & Case LLP – ‘Currents of Capital 2025’ – reveals significant momentum for investment into global water infrastructure, technology and services in 2024, with capital deployment to increase further in 2025.
Thames Water to draw down first tranche of emergency funding following bondholder approval for restructuring proposals
Thames Water has announced the results of the vote which took place on 31 March - the STID proposals were approved with over 95% of the outstanding principal amount of the qualifying Class A Debt voting in favour.
National Audit Office – new report sets out lessons for public infrastructure investment using private finance
As the government establishes its 10-year strategy for infrastructure investment, a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has set out the key lessons when considering the use of private finance for public infrastructure projects.
Government grants new powers to borrow and invest up to £1.5 billion over next 15 years to Crown Estate
For the first time in The Crown Estate’s history, it has been granted borrowing and new investment powers to future proof the organisation and help it to create financial, social and environmental value for generations to come.
Environment Secretary highlights how water investment will unlock growth in East of England
On a visit to Cambridge last week to discuss the region’s urgent water needs, Environment Secretary Steve Reed highlighted how water sector investment is set to unlock growth in the East of England.
Environment Secretary says £104bn private sector investment in water is driving forward major infrastructure projects
Environment Secretary Steve Reed is highlighting the Havant Thicket reservoir as a prime example of how £104 billion in private sector investment into water—the largest since privatisation—is driving forward major infrastructure projects and creating over 30,000 jobs across the country.
Thames Water in High Court today at start of three day appeal hearing against restructuring plan
The Appeal Court has this morning started a three day hearing of an appeal against the High Court decision to allow Thames Water’s restructuring plan which would see it receive an emergency £3 billion loan from its Class A creditors.
S& P Global Ratings raises Thames Water rating to 'CCC' From 'D' on completed debt restructuring
S & P Global Ratings has raised Thames Water’s rating to 'CCC' from 'D' on completed debt restructuring following the High Court of Justice of England and Wales' sanction on 18 February of its restructuring plan.
Rising water sector risk: Fitch Ratings sees higher risk in AMP8 for water companies
Fitch Ratings says it sees moderately higher business risk in AMP8, mainly driven by heightened exposure to environmental risk, increasing public scrutiny, and higher clawback risk, which is linked to the price control deliverables (PCDs) mechanism.
Moody's Ratings deems Thames Water's restructuring to be a "distressed exchange"
Moody's Ratings has downgraded Thames Water Utilities Ltd.'s (Thames Water) Probability of Default (PDR) rating to D-PD from Ca-PD - the rating action coincides with the effective date of Thames Water's restructuring plan announced by the company on 21 February 2025.
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King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury.
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