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Ofwat appoints South East Water to replace Mid Kent Water
Ofwat has terminated Mid Kent Water's appointment as a water service provider.
Ofwat consults on Thames Water's change of ownership
Ofwat today launched a consultation into any regulatory issues arising from the new ownership of Thames Water.
Ofwat proposing £8.5m fine on United Utilities water for breaching intra-group trading rules
Ofwat today published for consultation its proposal to fine United Utilities Water £8.5 million for non-compliant trading arrangements with associate companies.
Severn Trent announces 600 job cuts
Water Authority Severn Trent revealed yesterday that it will be cutting 600 jobs over the next five years.
Scottish Water to start flood alleviation project in Paisley
Scottish Water is about to start work an important flood alleviation project in Paisley. The £550,000 project, which is expected to start today, is designed to reduce the risk of flooding which has affected five properties.
Record investment at Welsh Water
Despite the increasingly difficult economic environment, Welsh Water, the not-for-profit company owned by Glas Cymru, has reported a year of continued good progress in operational and environmental performance and in customer service, raising its 'customer dividend' to £21 per customer.
Profits size must match service given, says local water watchdog
The Consumer Council for Water in the Western region has called for Bristol Water to demonstrate how it is delivering value for money to customers, as the water company announced its annual financial results.
Pipe reline success is all in the planning
A project to reline a sewer running alongside a river in Bolton meant a concerted planning effort for no-dig specialist Lanes for Drains.
Ongoing Pennon Group takeover rumours
Rumours still persist in the marketplace about a possible takeover bid for Pennon Group, owner of South West Water by the Spanish Group Aguas de Barcelona who own Bristol Water. Pennon share price closed 1.6% higher yesterday.
Ofwat publishes position paper into the change of ownership of Sutton and East Surrey Water
In its newly published position paper into the change of ownership of Sutton and East Surrey Water, Ofwat has concluded that there are no significant regulatory issues arising from the sale of Deutsche Bank's stake in Aqueduct Capital UK Ltd (ACUK).
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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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