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Ofwat flags up concerns over Affinity Water's draft water resources management plan
Ofwat has flagged up concerns that Affinity Water’s revised draft water resources management plan 2019on does not provide sufficient evidence that it delivers in the best interest of customers on a range of issues.
DEFRA consults on updated UK marine strategy
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has launched a new consultation on its updated UK marine strategy and the targets to achieve or maintain Good Environmental Status (GES) in UK seas.
Climate change - UK needs to invest £1bn a year on flood threat and some UK towns may have to be abandoned
The Environment Agency is warning that the UK needs to spend £1 billion to tackle the growing risk of flooding due to climate change which could see some UK towns ultimately abandoned.
Nature on the brink – report warns unprecedented decline in biodiversity puts 1m species at accelerating risk of extinction
A landmark new report is warning that nature is declining globally at rates unprecedented in human history and the rate of species extinctions is accelerating with 1,000,000 species threatened with extinction.
London Gateway Port tenders £multi-m construction project
London Gateway Port Ltd, the UK’s fastest growing deep-sea container terminal, has gone out to tender with a multi-million pound contract for the design and construction of Berth 4.
UK water sector launches initiative to create a new vision for the future
Organisations from all parts of the water sector are today joining forces to create a new, ambitious vision for the future.
CCC launches Call for Evidence on UK risks and opportunities from climate change
The Committee on Climate Change has today launched a call for evidence to identify relevant published information about the risks and opportunities facing the UK from climate change.
Environment Agency Chief says we can turn climate change emergency into opportunity
Environment Agency Chief Sir James Bevan has said that while climate change brings “fearsome risks” it also brings huge opportunities and we can tackle climate change successfully if we get our response right.
EA moves step closer to planning application for £450m+ River Thames flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has moved a step closer to submitting the planning application for the £450 million-plus River Thames flood defence scheme with the completion of the final outline design.
European Commission provides extra €2bn+ to fast track creation of European Innovation Council
The European Commission has taken a decisive step to fast forward the creation of a European Innovation Council with the announcement of a further €2 billion-plus of dedicated funding in 2019-2020.
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Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60. -
SuDS role grows under new water rules
Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, according to Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter.
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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