Pension investors - “disappointed and concerned” to see CMA reversing key aspects of Provisional Findings in PR19 appeals
First Sentier Investors (FSI), managers of infrastructure assets on behalf of institutional investors in the UK with in excess of £1.2 billion of equity, including an investment in Anglian Water, has told the Competition and Markets Authority it is “disappointed and concerned to see the CMA reversing key aspects of its Provisional Findings”.
Anglian Water – AMP7 business plan “not financeable based on Ofwat’s Draft Determination”
In the run-up to Ofwat’s Final Determinations for the water companies’ AMP7 business plans on 16th December, Anglian Water’s Chief Executive Peter Simpson has once again warned that its plan is “not financeable” based on Ofwat’s Draft Determination.
South East Water challenges Ofwat’s draft determination on AMP7 business plan
South East Water has challenged key aspects of Ofwat’s draft determination on the company’s five-year AMP7 business plan for the period 2020 to 2025.
2019 Price Review: Ofwat fast tracks three water companies with high quality business plans
Water regulator Ofwat has today given its initial assessment of water companies’ business plans for 2020-25. Three water companies – Severn Trent, South West Water and United Utilities – have delivered such high-quality plans that they have already been fast-tracked and given the green light by Ofwat.
Price Review 2019: Ofwat warns companies that perform poorly "will find this a tough review"
Water industry regulator Ofwat has today launched a consultation on the methodology for its forthcoming 2019 price review, the framework that regulates the price and service packages water companies must deliver for their customers for the 2020-25 period.
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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. -
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.
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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. -
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