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.

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.

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 has acceptsed a £30.5 million South East Water undertaking to improve its performance in lieu of a £22.46 million financial penalty..

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 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.