Appointments
Danfoss Power Solutions names Domenico Traverso president of Fluid Conveyance division
Danfoss Power Solutions has appointed Domenico Traverso as the president of its Fluid Conveyance division, In addition to his new role, Traverso will continue...
Water Vlogs
Can floating solar power stations become a significant renewable energy source?
In this Water Vlog, Phil Alsop, Editor of Water Magazine, and Mike Kelly, AquaGen365 Development Director, discusses the potential for floating solar power to...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Water UK accuses Ofwat of repeating the mistakes of the past, after regulator cuts £16bn from PR24
Ofwat has set out what it describes as a 'record breaking' £88 billion upgrade as part of the 2024 Price Review.
However, it comes as...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Water bosses sign up to the Government’s initial package of reforms
The Secretary of State for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, met with water company Chief Executives in July to make it clear...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Bad reactions to Ofwat’s proposed increase to average water bills
Following Ofwat's publication of their Price Review 2024 (PR24) Draft Determinations, the water industry regulator has been criticised over the amount that average customer...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Thames Water responds to Ofwat’s categorisation of their business plan as ‘inadequate’
Responding to Ofwat's Draft Determinations for Price Review 2024 (PR24), Thames Water says the company put forward an ambitious plan to Ofwat that focuses...
Appointments
Pennon’s CFO Steve Buck stepping down for personal reasons, to be succeeded by Laura Flowerdew with immediate effect
Pennon has announced that Steve Buck, Chief Financial Officer, has decided to step down for personal reasons.
In a statement, the company said that it...
Industry News
Wavin outlines steps to achieve urban climate resilience in latest report
As the climate crisis worsens and its impact on infrastructure increases, surface water management experts, Wavin, have launched their first whitepaper exploring the issue....
Government, Policy & Regulation
Ofwat to consider appointing an Independent Monitor to report on Thames Water’s progress
Ofwat has confirmed it is considering appointing an Independent Monitor to monitor and report on Thames Water's progress, including against its transformation plan.
The Independent...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Government takes first steps to end the crisis in the water sector
Secretary of State for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, has announced a series of initial steps towards ending the crisis in the...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Ofwat sets out record £88 billion upgrade as part of the 2024 Price Review
In their Draft Determinations for Price Review 2024 (PR24), Ofwat has proposed allowing a spending package of £88bn by water companies.
£35bn of the expenditure...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Labour’s new Defra secretary unveils his five key priorities on twitter, and water is top of the list
Steve Reed, the new secretary of state for the environment, food and rural affairs, has unveiled five core priorities for his department, and water...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Chancellor wants to “get Britain building again”, but Wavin says not without clarity on water
In her first speech as Chancellor, Rachel Reeves laid out plans to rebuild Britain, starting with an end to the effective ban on onshore...
Awards, Charity & Funding
Energy & Utility Skills announces Finalists for 2024 Awards
Energy & Utility Skills has announced the finalists for the highly anticipated 2024 Awards. These awards recognise outstanding achievements and contributions across power, gas,...
Appointments
BPF Pipes Group announces new Group Standards and Technical Manager
Owen Mace is the BPF Pipes Group’s new Standards and Technical Manager, replacing Julia Trew, who recently retired.
Owen will be responsible for coordinating BPF...
Industry News
NSF strengthens European presence with advanced Brussels headquarters
NSF, a leading global public health and safety organization, has inaugurated its new European headquarters in Brussels. The cutting-edge facility in Diegem reflects NSF’s...
Awards, Charity & Funding
Water sector AI solutions win share of £1 million as Manchester Prize names first ever finalists
After a nationwide search and entries from all corners of the UK, the Manchester Prize has awarded £1 million to ten teams of advanced...
Market Analysis & Research
Universities in the UK offering a growing number of sustainability degrees
As the world grapples with environmental challenges, universities in the UK are stepping up by offering a growing number of sustainability degrees.
Experts at Confused.com...
Awards, Charity & Funding
Anglian Water announces an additional £100m investment from shareholders
Anglian Water has announced an additional provision from shareholders of £100m, to be ploughed into clever technology, more than 100 new roles to create...
Product News
Naylor launches ‘MetroSewer’ – its first range of sewer solutions
Naylor has announced the launch of ‘MetroSewer’ – its first range of sewer solutions. Made from polypropylene, MetroSewer comprises a structured wall pipe system...
Industry News
AEMT gives access to equality, diversity and inclusion resources
As part of its focus on the topic through the Association's Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) committee, the Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades...
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