Biodiversity Net Gain becomes mandatory for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has issued detailed guidance about biodiversity net gain (BNG) for developers of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) ; BNG became mandatory for NSIPs on 2 November 2026.
OEP cautions over lack of evidence in Natural England's first Environmental Development Plan to show how outcomes will be met
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has raised concerns that the first Environmental Development Plan (EDP) drafted by Natural England under the Planning and Infrastructure Act does not yet provide sufficient evidence that the intended outcomes for nature will be achieved.
Government announces £90 million investment in threatened species recovery across England
The government has announced that hundreds of England’s most threatened native wildlife are to be protected from extinction, thanks to the largest ever government funding for threatened species.
United Utilities rehomes fish from Moor Pool as £48 million investment begins in Knutsford
This week saw teams gather at Moor Pool in Knutsford, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), to begin the careful relocation of fish as part of one of the most significant water improvement projects seen in the region for decades.
Arup advances discussions to take ownership of EnTrade
EnTrade, the UK's leading marketplace for nature recovery and currently owned jointly by Arup and YTL UK, has announced proposals for Arup to take full ownership of the business.
Environment Agency seeks supply chain interest in upcoming c£6 million tender for Ouse Washes Habitat Creation Project
The Environment Agency is seeking supply chain interest in an upcoming tender for the Ouse Washes Habitat Creation Project (OWHCP) worth an estimated £5.928 million (inc VAT).
Yorkshire Water tenders £8 million AMP8 contract for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) unit acquisition services
Yorkshire Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) unit acquisition services with an estimated value of £8 million.
Wildlife Trusts warn UK nature bearing brunt of chaotic climate – and Government is “shockingly underprepared”
A new report published by the Wildlife Trusts today is warning that UK nature is bearing the brunt of a chaotic climate – and the Wildlife Trusts say the Government is “shockingly underprepared".
New report warns vanishing wetlands put $39 trillion in global benefits on the line
A new report by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, the Global Wetland Outlook 2025: Valuing, conserving, restoring and financing wetlands (GWO 2025), warns that without urgent action, one fifth of the world’s remaining wetlands could vanish by 2050.
Government consults on extending ban on destructive bottom trawling in vulnerable areas of English seas
The government is proposing to extend the ban on destructive bottom trawling in vulnerable areas of English seas - the fishing method involves dragging large nets along the sea floor.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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- Water sector experts set to discuss major water infrastructure projects and upgrades at keynote conference
- Biodiversity Net Gain becomes mandatory for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
- United Utilities completes £1.5 million storm overflow project to boost water quality in River Lune
- Northumbrian Water set to start work on £23 million Cambois investment in Northumberland
- MOSL publishes first five-year strategy setting out priorities for 2027–32
- Water sector reform - EFRA Committee calls on Government to close loopholes on pollution reporting and let Ministers wield threat of special administration
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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.
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- Water sector experts set to discuss major water infrastructure projects and upgrades at keynote conference
- Water sector reform - EFRA Committee calls on Government to close loopholes on pollution reporting and let Ministers wield threat of special administration
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