Ofwat and Ofgem reflect on Vulnerability Summit outcomes
Almost 600 delegates joined a Vulnerability Summit on Tuesday in person and online, that drew together leaders from the utilities sector, consumer groups, charities, trade representatives, financial services and government.
South East Water partners with council on data sharing to put customers on right tariff
South East Water has launched a new initiative in partnership with a council in Kent to ensure customers are paying the correct charge for their tap water.
UKRN explores infrastructure data sharing options in energy, telecom, transport and water sectors
The UK Regulators Network, working with consultants Black & Veatch, has published a report on the extent of infrastructure data sharing currently taking place across the transport, water, energy and telecoms sectors.
CMA publishes study on consumer vulnerability: challenges and potential solutions
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a new paper setting out the key findings from its programme of work on vulnerable consumers.
UK regulators say data sharing by water and energy firms can help support vulnerable customers
The UK Regulators Network (UKRN) has published a new report on data sharing by water and energy firms to support vulnerable consumers.
Vulnerable customers: Parliamentary Committee seeks clarification on data-sharing rules
The House of Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee is seeking clarification from the Government on its intentions to amend the Digital Economy Act 2017 to extend data sharing beyond current arrangements and help with the identification of vulnerable energy customers.
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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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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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