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.

The National Infrastructure Commission has today launched a consultation to gather views as part of its new study into the resilience of the UK’s infrastructure network.

South West Water is currently awaiting the final go ahead to run the Isles of Scilly water and wastewater infrastructure pending the outcome of a consultation by Ofwat.

Ofwat Chairman Jonson Cox is warning UK water companies to get ready for a period of “peak intrusion.”

A new report is warning that climate risks to physical infrastructure combined with other threats mean that losses from climate-related hazards will continue to rise unless investors, lenders, insurers and policymakers undertake significant risk management efforts.

The National Infrastructure Commission has today launched an inquiry into what future changes may be needed to ensure regulation of the energy, telecoms and water sectors supports investment and innovation while at the same time keeping costs down for consumers.

Yorkshire Water has gone out to tender with two major contracts for work packages in the upcoming AMP7 2020-2025 period with a combined value of £650 million in total.

Engineering and professional services consultancy, WSP, has been appointed by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) to conduct research to support the Government’s third UK Climate Change Risk Assessment.

Following September 2018’s publication of Water UK’s Framework for the production of Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans, Water Briefing asks Atkins’ wastewater management experts Gian Illari and Jeremy Jones what this means for the UK’s water industry now, and in the years ahead.

The Environment Agency has submitted a planning application for the second phase of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme to reduce flood risk along the River Aire.