Environment Agency plans public consultation on proposed reforms to reservoir safety
The Environment Agency says that the launch of the joint England and Wales public consultation on proposed reforms to reservoir safety is now planned for later in 2026 – the EA is seeking to ensure the work aligns with the recently published Water White Paper and wider government priorities.
Public Accounts Committee warns environmental regulators spread too thin to protect nature while delivering reforms
The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is not convinced that environmental regulators and government can fulfil their existing responsibilities while delivering ambitious reforms.
Ofwat publishes “near-final versions” of licensing policy and application guidance.for New Appointments and Variations
Ofwat has published “near-final versions” of licensing policy and application guidance.for New Appointments and Variations (NAVs) alongside a decision document updating its licensing policy and application guidance.
EFRA Commitee to quiz Nature Minister on Land Use Framework at 10.00am today
The Minister for Nature, Mary Creagh, will be questioned by MPs on the House of Commons Environment Food and Rural Affairs today on her department’s recently released Land Use Framework and DEFRA’s work to prevent waste and develop a circular economy.
RAPID gives final go-ahead for Grand Union Canal Transfer and Minworth Water Recycling schemes to progress to Gate 4
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has confirmed that the Grand Union Canal Transfer and Minworth Water Recycling schemes have passed their RAPID gate three conditional review, and will now progress to RAPID gate four.
New report by Commons EFRA Committee flags up human cost of coastal erosion - households and businesses face bankruptcy and displacement
The House of Commons cross-party Environment Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has published a new report laying bare the human cost of coastal erosion as households and businesses face bankruptcy and displacement.
Ofwat announces combined gated process for Major Water Infrastructure Programme
Ofwat has announced the launch of a combined gated process to oversee, support and assess the delivery of large-scale water infrastructure projects for the Major Water Infrastructure Programme.
House of Commons EFRA Committee launches new inquiry into land use and nature in England
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has today launched a long-term thematic inquiry into land use and nature in England, as a new component of its Strategy setting out its strategic principles and policy priorities to underpin their work during the course of this Parliament.
Government publishes England’s first ever Land Use Framework
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has published England’s first ever Land Use Framework – a plan for delivering new homes, nature restoration, clean energy and food security.
Ofwat publishes guidance for water companies on Fitness and Propriety Rule
Ofwat has published guidance for water companies on how to implement, operate and comply with Ofwat's Fitness and Propriety Rule issued on 15 December 2025.
House of Commons EFRA Committee reveals extent of debt collection practices across water industry
The House of Commons Select Committee on Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) has published data received from 11 major water and sewage companies in England and Wales, showing their use of bailiffs against customers who are in debt as part of its inquiry into reforming the water sector.
Government publishes policy paper on new powers to direct regulated entities in event of risks to national security
The Government has published a policy paper setting out its proposals for new powers in the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill to direct regulated entities to take necessary and proportionate action in response to imminent or live threats which put UK national security at risk.
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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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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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