Ofwat consults on change of ownership for Southern Water following minority stake acquisition by new investor
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on a recent change of ownership for Southern Water resulting from the recent acquisition by a new investor of a substantial minority stake in a holding company of the utility.
Ofwat awards contract for programme-wide Value for Money appraisal of Major Water Infrastructure Programme
Ofwat has awarded a contract for a programme-wide Value for Money (VfM) appraisal of the Major Water Infrastructure Programme (MWIP) to identify, test and prioritise credible cost reduction and VfM opportunities, with a focus on decisions that can influence cost, schedule, risk and deliverability at the early stages of the project lifecycle across identified VfM drivers.
South Yorkshire Sources SRO - RAPID agrees to nine month extension for Gate 2 submission date
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has agreed to a request from Yorkshire Water to delay the Gate 2 submission date for the South Yorkshire Sources Strategic Resource Option Yorkshire Water is developing with Severn Trent Water by 9 months to March 2027.
MPs tell government - eject Thames Water investors and ensure new regulation prevents repeat of chaotic saga
The House of Commons EFRA Committee has published a report on the future of Thames Water which calls on Ofwat and the government to withdraw from negotiating with the L&VW consortium and urges the government to either put the company into Special Administration or to consider emergency legislation that takes control of its financial affairs before more appropriate owners can be found.
Government ‘cutting corners’ on international climate finance commitments as El Niño approaches
The UK Government should be doing more to deliver on its commitments to provide climate finance for some of the world’s poorest countries, the House of Commons International Development Committee has found.
MPS debate public ownership of water sector - Government currently considering new powers for mayors
Following Monday’s debate in the House of Commons about public ownership of the water sector, the BBC, The Guardian and The Telegraph are reporting that new powers for mayors to control water companies via a number of regional boards are among a number of options that the Government is currently considering.
House of Commons EFRA Committee launches call for evidence on emergency response to flooding
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has launched a new call for evidence as it investigates how government and public services respond immediately after severe flooding.
Thames Water – RAPID confirms continued development funding decision for Lower Thames to West London Reservoirs SRO
Paul Hickey Senior Director – RAPID and Environmental Planning has written to Thames Water confirming the regulators’ gate one final decision that the Lower Thames to West London Reservoirs Strategic Resource Option should should continue to receive development funding to progress to gate B.
Wildfires: Ministers to face questioning on preventing and responding to growing threat across Britain
After a record-breaking summer of devastating wildfires across Britain, the cross-party House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee will tomorrow question the government on its lack of firefighting aircraft, a joined-up strategy and prevention techniques.
RAPID gives draft decision for North Suffolk Reservoir SRO to progress to next stage of development
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has confirmed its draft decision to solution owner Northumbrian Water that further funding should be allowed for the North Suffolk Reservoir Strategic Resource Option to progress to gate B.
MOSL appoints new retailer directors to its Board
MOSL has appointed two new retailer directors to its Board, with James Cleave and Jo Dow joining in September 2026.
Institution of Civil Engineers calls on government to commission independent economic review to ‘jump-start’ climate adaptation
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is calling for the government to commission a review of the economic value of climate adaptation, which could have a similar catalysing impact as the Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change and the Dasgupta Review on the Economics of Biodiversity.
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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
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. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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