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
Landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law
The government's landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill aimed at accelerating housebuilding and critical infrstructure delivery has now become law following Royal Assent on 18 December 2025.
Government says 2025 saw biggest reforms in a decade for water sector
The government says that 2025 has been a landmark year of action on water, with the biggest reforms in a decade and decisive action taken to reset the water sector, strengthen regulation and drive long-term investment.
Business Stream wins contracts for water, wastewater and ancillary services from Police and Crime Commissioners for Surrey and Sussex
Edinburgh-headquartered firm Business Stream has been awarded two separate contracts for water, wastewater and ancillary services from the Police and Crime Commissioners for Surrey and Sussex with estimated values (ex VAT) of £390,000 and £855,000 respectively.
Southern Water restores stable water supply for Hastings after mains burst
Southern Water is replenishing stocks of drinking water following the successful mains repair and restart of the Beauport water supply works.
Scottish Water completes £3m Improving Urban Waters project to help protect Water of Leith
Scottish Water has completed its £3 million Improving Urban Waters project to help prevent sewer related debris from entering the Water of Leith.
NI Water confirms NIPSA staff set to take industrial action
NI Water has confirmed that non-frontline NIPSA union members will begin industrial action relating to a dispute over pay arrangements, with a one-day strike planned for 31 December and a work-to-rule starting on 1 January.
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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. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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