House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee to explore how climate change will impact UK economy
On Wednesday this week in a live evidence session starting at 14.30pm on Wednesday 15 July 2026 the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee will explore how the net zero transition should be financed as it continues its inquiry into the Treasury’s role in climate and nature policy.
Government welcomes House of Commons EFRA Committee report on South East Water failings
The Government has welcomed the cross-party House of Commons Environment. Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee’s damning report into South East Water (SEW), which prompted the resignations of its Chair and Chief Executive.
LSBUD and UK Government sign Memorandum of Understanding on safe digging collaboration
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by LSBUD and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), paving the way for the two organisations to work in partnership to improve safe digging practices.
Government says infrastructure set to be built at fastest pace in a generation under major infrastructure planning reforms
The government says Britain is set to build wind and solar farms, nuclear plants, reservoirs and new transport links at the fastest pace in a generation under major infrastructure planning reforms.
DWI warns water sector in England faces significant long-term challenges on asset health and resilient water supplies
The Drinking Water Inspectorate is warning that the water sector in England faces significant long-term challenges on asset health and resilient water supplies.
Ofwat finds Severn Trent in breach of wastewater obligations – but opts not to impose financial penalty
Ofwat has found Severn Trent to have had serious failings in its duties to deal effectively with wastewater and sewage – but the regulator has opted not to impose a financial penalty in this case.
New financial penalties introduced in government's latest crackdown on water companies
Half a million-pound financial penalties have been introduced in the government’s latest crackdown on water companies - companies that flout environmental rules now face faster penalties of up to £500,000 in the latest set of reforms.
Thames Water - Ofwat publishes gate one draft decision on Lower Thames West London Reservoirs SRO
Ofwat has published the gate one draft decision on the proposed Lower Thames West London Reservoirs Strategic Resource Option currently being developed by Thames Water to increase resilience in London and the wider South East.
EAC Report on forever chemicals: Government makes no new commitments but pledges greater EU cooperation
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has published the government’s response to its report on regulating so-called ‘forever chemicals’ - Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
Defra Secretary of State to face questioning by EFRA Committee on water sector, farming support and food security
Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds is set to face questions on Tuesday next week on a range of topics that the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs EFRA Committee has examined in this Parliament.
Ofwat consults on review of Retail Exit Code protections in business retail market
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its review of the Retail Exit Code (REC) price and non-price protections for business customers in the business retail market.
June heatwave: EAC calls on government for urgent action on “silent killer” of extreme heat
As a record-breaking heatwave hits parts of the UK this week, Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee Toby Perkins MP has pushed the government on what it is doing to tackle the “silent killer” of extreme heat.
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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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