People will be able to refill water bottles for free in tens of thousands of places in England in future following the announcement of a new national scheme by the water industry today.

Extreme weather events and natural disasters have been identified as the top two global risks most likely to happen in the next ten years, according to The Global Risks Report 2018 published by the World Economic Forum to coincide with this week’s Davos summit.

The Crown Commercial Service says that the first public sector water framework agreement has delivered a price reduction of up to 10% on the market average for customers.

Cash-strapped households are being urged by the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) to stay one step ahead of rising water bills by taking advantage of untapped financial support.

In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Mat Toy, international water director at Atkins, examines  the circular economy and what the water industry could learn from it.

Two pioneer Lane Rental schemes in Kent and London where utility companies are charged up to £2,500 a day for carrying out roadworks on busy roads at the busiest times will continue – and could be further extended to others areas in England.