Monthly Archives: April, 2025

Government, Policy & Regulation

Environment Secretary Steve Reed announces major reforms to environmental regulation

Major reforms to environmental regulation have been announced by Environment Secretary Steve Reed, which he says will create a more dynamic, streamlined approach to help...

Appointments & People

Thames Water appoints Steve Buck as Chief Financial Officer

Thames Water Utilities Limited has appointed Steve Buck as Chief Financial Officer, with effect from 7 April 2025. This follows the sudden departure of...

Government, Policy & Regulation

OEP welcomes decision in Pickering Fishery Association case on water quality laws

The Office for Environmental Protection says it welcomes yesterday's (Wednesday, 2 April) Court of Appeal decision on the correct interpretation of the law to...

Appointments & People

Institute of Water appoints Oliver Grievson and Sally Walters as new Co-Vice Presidents of Engineering

The Institute of Water has announced the appointment of Oliver Grievson and Sally Walters as its new Co-Vice Presidents of Engineering. Both bring a...

Appointments & People

Mike Haigh, former executive chair of Mott MacDonald, has died aged 64

Mike Haigh, the former executive chair of Mott MacDonald, has died aged 64. He passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday 30th March. In...

Appointments & People

Four new non-executive board members appointed by DAERA

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has made new non-executive appointments to the Departmental Board and to the Boards of its...

Water Company News

£2.5m investment to reduce storm overflows into river Dearne

Yorkshire Water is investing £2.5m in Mapplewell, near Barnsley to reduce the number of discharges into the river Dearne from a storm overflow in...

Water Company News

NI Water carry out peatland restoration to improve water quality

NI Water has announced it is working alongside RSPB NI in a partnership to carry out a peatland restoration project under the DAERA Peatland...

Market Analysis & Research

Bluewater calls for action after new study uncovers hidden risks of tiny plastic particles in tap and bottled water

Global water company Bluewater has called on governments, regulators, and industries around the world to act decisively to protect public health after a damning...

Government, Policy & Regulation

National Infrastructure Commission combined with Infrastructure and Projects Authority to form new organisation

As of 1 April 2025, the National Infrastructure Commission has been combined with the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) to form a new organisation,...

Water Company News

Major contract extension between South East Water and Enisca Browne to deliver network investment

Fresh drinking water provider South East Water is celebrating signing an extension to their contract with engineering company Enisca Browne. The new contract, of up...

Awards, Charity & Funding

DS Smith Charitable Foundation donates $1 million to The Nature Conservancy to help conserve waters and biodiversity globally

DS Smith, a global provider of sustainable, fibre-based corrugated packaging, has announced a $1 million donation to global environment NGO The Nature Conservancy (TNC)...

Product News