WRc seeks supplier input on innovative wastewater screening project
Leading water sector consultancy WRc has been commissioned by the UK Water Industry research (UKWIR) to undertake a review of ‘Wastewater Screenings Management Options’.
Supply of critical raw materials is major challenge for EU industry
The European Commission has today set out a revised list of Critical Raw Materials identified as key requirements for European industry.
New EU rules to help research, development and innovation activities
The European Commission has adopted new rules that will facilitate the granting of aid measures by Member States in support of research, development and innovation (R&D&I) activities.
Free UKTI support package for Finnish and Baltic tech firms in to set up in UK
The UK Department for Trade and Investment (UKTI) is launching a competition to attract companies in Finland and the Baltic region who want to establish a UK presence.
£3.5M new funding for Scottish renewable energy projects
Scottish Enterprise has announced £3.5 million of new investment in Scotland’s growing renewable energy sector.
New study reveals massive shale oil reserves in Southern England
A new study by the British Geological Survey (BGS) suggests there are several billion barrels of oil in shale rocks under large parts of southern England, including Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey and Kent.
Climate-KIC commences Israel Tour for cleantech entrepreneurs
Next week Climate-KIC, the European Union’s main climate innovation initiative, will kick off its first Start-up Tour of 2014 in Israel, as part of its role in supporting European cleantech innovators to expand their business opportunities outside of Europe.
Severn Trent Water launches new leakage detection technology
Severn Trent Water has launched its new LeakFinderST™ leakage detection technology with its partner Echologics.
Veolia Water Technologies to supply first floating wastewater plant in South East Asia
Veolia Water Technologies is the first water solutions provider to install a wastewater treatment plant upon a floating platform in South East Asia.
Water a key issue for £10m UK Longitude Prize challenge
The Longitude Prize 2014, a challenge with a prize fund of £10m, has identified access to safe and clean water as one of six key issues on which the British public will cast the deciding vote to choose which one the prize will tackle.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
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.
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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. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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