Armitt warns government not to deliver weak National Infrastructure Strategy
National Infrastructure Commission Chair Sir John Armitt has warned the Chancellor of the Exchequer that this autumn’s Spending Review must not deliver a weak National Infrastructure Strategy that “pays only lip service” to the recommendations set out in the NIC’s National Infrastructure Assessment.
Parliamentary Committee launches new inquiry into Government’s green credentials
MPs on the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee have launched a new inquiry into the Greening Government Commitments (GGCs) – the targets for reducing the negative effects that the Government’s buildings, transport, purchasing and operations have on the environment.
DEFRA consults on updated UK marine strategy
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has launched a new consultation on its updated UK marine strategy and the targets to achieve or maintain Good Environmental Status (GES) in UK seas.
Ofwat flags up concerns over asset resilience performance commitments
David Black, Senior Director, Water 2020 at Ofwat, has outlined the regulator's concerns about how shortcomings in the water companies’ approach to asset management and maintenance are impacting on resilience, a key theme of PR19.
Water UK warns renationalisation “smash and grab raid” would hit millions of pensioners
Water UK is warning that Labour’s plans to renationalise the water UK companies in England would hit the retirement funds of over five million pensioners who would lose thousands of pounds each.
Ofwat: emerging thinking heralds more change on the way for water sector
Ofwat has published a discussion paper setting out its emerging thinking about a new shared vision for the water sector and Ofwat’s strategy for regulating the water and wastewater companies in England and Wales from 2020 onwards.
CCC call for zero carbon UK economy by 2050 welcomed by business, industry and NGOs
The Committee on Climate Change report published today which calls on the Government to deliver zero carbon emissions by 2050 for the UK has been welcomed by a wide range of business, industry and environmental organisations.
CCC tells Government – raise UK game on climate change and aim for zero carbon emissions by 2050
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is calling on the Government to raise its game and set an ambitious new target to reduce the UK’s GHG emissions to zero by 2050.
CCC launches Call for Evidence on UK risks and opportunities from climate change
The Committee on Climate Change has today launched a call for evidence to identify relevant published information about the risks and opportunities facing the UK from climate change.
Ofwat warns water companies over impeding effective competition in self-lay market
Ofwat has written to all the water companies following a number of complaints alleging that incumbent water companies have made it difficult for self-lay providers to compete and operate efficiently in the developer services markets.
MPs warn over serious concerns for environmental protection after Brexit - climate change deliberately excluded from Bill
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee’s pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Environment (Governance and Principles) Bill has identified serious concerns with the Government’s proposed legislation to protect the environment if the UK leaves the European Union - and warns that “climate change mitigation has been specifically excluded from the Bill.”
Retail water market - new report warns of sharp rise in complaints, falling satisfaction and low awareness
Falling satisfaction levels and a wave of billing complaints must not be allowed to dampen business customers’ enthusiasm to shop around for a better water deal, a new report has warned.
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BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality. -
Amiblu appoints Martyn Turton as Sales Director UK & Ireland to accelerate GRP pipe systems adoption in UK
Amiblu, a global leader in Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipe systems for wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, irrigation, hydropower, and industrial applications, has announced the appointment of Martyn Turton as its Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, driving strategic market development in the infrastructure and water sectors, effective immediately. -
Data services on track to futureproof water management
As a project manager at Metasphere, a Grundfos-owned remote telemetry company at the cutting edge of innovation, Fey McHarg, has witnessed firsthand how the intelligent harnessing of data, specifically through the data-as-a-service model, is fundamentally reshaping and revolutionising the water sector. -
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.
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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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