Southern Water outlines position on dividends and corporate structure – Cayman Island subsidiary to go
Southern Water has outlined its position on dividends and corporate structure, saying no dividends were paid to external shareholders in 2017-18 and that a redundant Cayman Islands subsidiary will be dismantled.
Bondholders vote to close Yorkshire Water’s Cayman Islands companies
Yorkshire Water has received an overwhelming vote of approval from its bondholders to close its three Cayman Islands subsidiaries.
Yorkshire Water takes next step in removal of Cayman Island companies
Yorkshire Water has taken the next major step in the removal of its Cayman Islands companies with the launch of a public request for consent to its bondholders.
Michael Gove calls water companies to account on corporate behaviour and finances
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Michael Gove has written to Ofwat Chairman Jonson Cox to raise concerns about the corporate behaviour of water companies.
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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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