Companies are reporting greater exposure to water risks yet withdrawing more water, according to new research by the non-profit global environmental disclosure platform CDP.

MPs taking part in a House of Commons debate last week were told of ongoing problems in obtaining funding to protect key elements of Wales’ critical infrastructure at serious risk from coastal erosion.

WaterSafe, the UK register of approved plumbers, is working in partnership with the Home Builders Federation to help developers play their part in creating a more water-efficient future for the UK.

Thames Water has gone out to tender with a contract for data management services worth an estimated £10 million-plus.

North Midland Construction and its subsidiary Nomenca are coming together under one brand as part of the company’s ambitious plans for the future.

The UK’s most comprehensive picture yet of how the climate could change over the next century - in a worst case scenarion sea level in London could rise by up to 1.1 metres and the chance of summers as hot as 2018 is around 50% by 2050.