Environment Agency warns England faces 5 billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action
The Environment Agency is warning that England faces a massive 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 without urgent action to futureproof resources – and Read more
New research study finds widespread TFA “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers
A new research study published today has found widespread Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers - some locations had concentrations among the highest ever recorded globally. Read more
Government grants new powers to borrow and invest up to £1.5 billion over next 15 years to Crown Estate
For the first time in The Crown Estate’s history, it has been granted borrowing and new investment powers to future proof the organisation and help it to create financial, social and environmental value for generations to come.
Environment Secretary highlights how water investment will unlock growth in East of England
On a visit to Cambridge last week to discuss the region’s urgent water needs, Environment Secretary Steve Reed highlighted how water sector investment is set to unlock growth in the East of England.
CMA grants Castle Water permission to appeal Ofwat decision to reject request for change to Wholesale Retail Code
The Competition and Markets Authority has granted Castle Water permission to appeal Ofwat’s decision of 5 February 2025 to reject the business retailer’s request for a change to the Wholesale Retail Code.
Southern Water completes multi-million-pound scheme to boost West Sussex water quality
Southern Water has completed nearly £4 million of work to help improve water quality and protect the environment in a West Sussex village.
Thames Water receives six proposals for equity raise – and delays referral to CMA
Thames Water has received six proposals for an equity raise to put the company in a more secure financial position – and asked Ofwat to delay referring its Final Determination to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Ofwat refers five companies' redetermination requests to Competition and Markets Authority – and delays Thames Water referral
Ofwat has formally referred the requests from five companies for a redetermination of their PR24 Final Determination to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The referral commences the six-month period which the CMA has to consider appeals (subject to any request for an extension).
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King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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