Thames Water – annual results show a return to profit and sufficient funding secured through to Q4 2026
Thames Water has returned to profit and secured sufficient funding through to Q4 2026, according to its Annual Results for the year to 31 March 2026 - Chief Executive Officer Chris Weston has described the company as “a very different business from what it was two years ago.
Investigations progress into Cullercoats beach bathing water quality
Northumbrian Water, North Tyneside Council and the Environment Agency have been working together to try to identify and fix the source of contaminated groundwater at Cullercoats beach to improve the area’s bathing water quality.
Costain awarded three-year extension to United Utilities maintenance contract
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has been awarded a three-year extension to its existing Managed Service Provider (MSP) contract with United Utilities.
Kier awarded further Southern Water AMP8 resilience and treatment upgrades
Kier has secured two more Stage 1 Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contracts with Southern Water under the water company’s £3.1 billion Strategic Delivery Partner framework for AMP8, continuing its role in delivering major water infrastructure upgrades across East Sussex and Brighton.
Ofwat accepts £30.5m South East Water undertaking to improve performance in lieu of £22 million financial penalty
Ofwat has acceptsed a £30.5 million South East Water undertaking to improve its performance in lieu of a £22.46 million financial penalty..
Thames Water - approval of Twelfth Consent Requests enables company to access £213.49m in further funding
Following the launch on 29 June 2026 of its Twelfth Consent Requests, Thames Water has announced that the requests have been approved - enabling the company to gain access to a further £213.49 million this month.
Anglian Water confirms Chair succession appointment
Anglian Water Group and Anglian Water Services have announced that Dr Ros Rivaz has stepped down as Chair of both Boards following a planned and orderly transition.
Northumbrian Water awards £840,000 AMP8 contract for Nereda Technology to Haskoning UK
Northumbrian Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for Nereda Technology with a total value of £840,000 including VAT to Haskoning UK.
GMCA awards £2.52 million contract for North West community flood resilience engagement support services
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded a contract for North West community flood resilience engagement support services with an estimated value of £2.52 million including VAT.
Planning Inspectorate launches public consultation on Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project
The Planning Inspectorate has launched a public consultation on Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project and is inviting people to register and have their say on the national infrastructure project.
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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. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations.
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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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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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