Climate change - UK needs to invest £1bn a year on flood threat and some UK towns may have to be abandoned
The Environment Agency is warning that the UK needs to spend £1 billion to tackle the growing risk of flooding due to climate change which could see some UK towns ultimately abandoned.
ICE President calls for commitment on infrastructure to lift post-Brexit uncertainty
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) President, Sir John Armitt says political unity, bold decisions and commitment will help to lift the cloud of uncertainty over the UK’s infrastructure industry following the outcome of the EU referendum.
All Party Parliamentary Group on Infrastructure launched
A new All Party Parliamentary Group on Infrastructure was launched last week – former Transport Minister and new member of the Treasury Select Committee Stephen Hammond MP will be the Group’s Chair.
ICE puts infrastructure challenges on the agenda at party conferences
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is joining forces with engineering and construction bodies again to represent industry at the party conferences this September and October.
News Showcase
-
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
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.
Expert Focus
News Sections
Other Latest News
- Scottish Water Horizons - can Scotland support more data centres?
- Thames Water tenders £70 million AMP8 framework contract for digester inspection and refurbishment works
- Millions unaware of available support with household bills as debt to water and energy companies climbs over £7 billion, NAO finds
- South West Water extends Kier contract with c.£140 million AMP8 Network Services Alliance extension
- Mining Remediation Authority signs new mine water heat deal with wine giant
- Glas Cymru and subsidiary company Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water announce new Board appointments
Watch
-
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. -
Working for WSP - what if you could build a career as unique as you? With us, you can
Find out more about the remarkable career opportunities on offer at WSP - scroll down to watch the inspirational video.
Top Stories
- Scottish Water Horizons - can Scotland support more data centres?
- Thames Water tenders £70 million AMP8 framework contract for digester inspection and refurbishment works
- Millions unaware of available support with household bills as debt to water and energy companies climbs over £7 billion, NAO finds
Login / Register
New Account Registrations
To register for a new account with Waterbriefing, please contact us via email at waterbriefing@imsbis.org
Existing waterbriefing users - log into the new website using your original username and the new password 'waterbriefing'. You can then change your password once logged in.