Ofwat has launched a new consultation on proposed guidance and proposed licence modifications to the licences of Portsmouth Water and Southern Water to facilitate the development, construction and operation of the Havant Thicket reservoir.

The National Drought Group (NDG) has met again this week to assess the water resource situation and actions being taken to reduce risk for summer 2019 – including how issues from EU Exit may impact on water resources for later in the year.

Ofwat has announced proposals to strengthen the level playing field in competitive markets and prohibit water companies from showing undue preference or discrimination.

Ofwat has launched a new consultation on updating its current guidance for water trading and procurement codes.

United Utilities has launched a new consultation on its proposed Water Trading and Procurement Code which will apply when other water companies and third parties trade water with United Utilities.

A new report commissioned by United Utilities, Severn Trent and Thames Water is highlighting the potential for creation of a system operator in the UK water sector.

Ofwat has issued final guidance setting out the information the water companies must publish to support the development and operation of a market for water resources trading.

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water is exploring its options to source additional water resources from new suppliers, including other water companies and industrial customers.

Ofwat has moved one step closer to firing the starting gun on bioresources and water resources trading with a new consultation on the information needed to facilitate the launch of the new markets.

Ofwat has published a position paper setting out its decisions on the design of water and wastewater services regulatory framework in England and Wales.