CMA requests six month extension to redetermine price reviews for five water companies
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has requested an extension of six months to the process that will see it redetermine the price reviews...
Ofwat calls on the water industry to help support economic growth
An acceleration and optimisation of major water infrastructure projects can help deliver on the government’s growth agenda, Ofwat has said.
In a letter sent to...
Ofwat concludes that no further steps need to be taken in relation to the change of ownership of Icosa Water Services Limited
Ofwat has concluded that no further steps need to be taken in relation to the change of ownership of Icosa Water Services Limited, following...
SEPA warns of early water scarcity risk as dry spell continues
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is warning that early signs of water scarcity are emerging across Scotland, with businesses urged to take action...
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir responds to OEP report on improving protection for nature in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has committed to ensuring that full and prompt consideration is given...
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...
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...
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,...
SEPA launches consultation on proposed Environmental Performance Assessment Scheme (EPAS)
SEPA is launching a consultation on a proposed Environmental Performance Assessment Scheme (EPAS) - which it says will be a fairer way of reporting...
Environment Secretary describes the number of spills from storm overflows as “disgraceful” after new figures released
The Environment Secretary has described the number of spills from storm overflows as “disgraceful” as new figures were released by the Environment Agency yesterday...
Environment Agency says spill count and duration remains unacceptably high across England following publication of latest Event Duration Monitoring
The Environment Agency has today published water company Event Duration Monitoring (EDM) Annual Return data for 2024 showing the frequency and duration of spills from storm...
Independent water networks call for ‘inefficient regulation’ to be scrapped to boost growth
The trade body representing independent water networks has called on the Government to scrap inefficient and outdated regulations to boost growth and speed up...
Ofwat opens consultation on banning bonuses for water companies
Ofwat has published a consultation seeking feedback on a new rule that will prevent water companies from awarding bonuses to water bosses in certain circumstances.
The...
Castle Water granted appeal after Ofwat says no to changing the Wholesale Retail Code
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has allowed Castle Water Limited to appeal an Ofwat decision, after the regulator rejected Castle Water's request for...
OEP launches investigation into possible failures by Defra and the Environment Agency to comply with key laws to protect and improve water quality
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has launched an investigation into possible failures by Defra and the Environment Agency to comply with the Water...
Consultation on Uisce Éireann’s non-domestic tariff framework
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has published a Proposed Decision Paper for new non-domestic water and wastewater tariffs to apply to non-domestic...
Yorkshire Water to pay £40m enforcement package following Ofwat wastewater investigation
Ofwat has concluded its investigation into Yorkshire Water securing an enforcement package of £40m to be paid by the wastewater company.
Since the regulator published...
Ofwat refers five companies’ redetermination requests to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
Ofwat has formally referred the requests from five companies for a redetermination of their PR24 Final Determination to the CMA.
This commences the six-month period...
EPA publishes early insights into last year’s nitrogen levels in Ireland’s rivers
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published early insights into nitrogen levels in Ireland's rivers in 2024.
The Early Insights Nitrogen Indicator 2024 has been...
River Thames Lock Keepers set for strike vote over safety fears, GMB warns Government
River Thames weir and lock keepers are set to ballot for industrial action over safety concerns, GMB has warned the Government.
In a letter...
Failed legal challenge for South West Water after battle to get 12 sewage spill charge dropped
The Environment Agency has won a case against South West Water, after the water company attempted to prevent 12 charges relating to sewage discharges...
Environment Secretary Steve Reed highlights Havant Thicket reservoir as a prime example of private sector investment driving forward major infrastructure projects
Environment Secretary Steve Reed visited Havant Thicket reservoir this week as part of the ‘Things Can Only Get Cleaner’ tour that he and Water...
Minister for Water and Flooding, Emma Hardy, visits North Cave Wetlands to see how nature-based solutions help flooding
The North Cave Wetlands nature reserve was the final location on the nationwide ‘Things Can Only Get Cleaner’ water tour by Defra Ministers.
Minister for...
Andrew Muir launches corporate plan, setting strategic direction for DAERA
Northern Ireland's Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Andrew Muir, has launched a 10-point Corporate Plan, setting a strategic direction for the Department of...
Environment Secretary Steve Reed visits Cambridge to discuss the region’s urgent water needs
Environment Secretary Steve Reed met with key stakeholders in Cambridge to discuss the region’s urgent water needs.
Without urgent investment in water infrastructure and demand...
ICE welcomes Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Darren Jones, to annual All-Party Parliamentary Group on Infrastructure reception
Members of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Infrastructure (APPGI), senior industry leaders, and Members of Parliament, gathered this week at One Great George Street...
Residents across the North East of England to benefit from investment in “smart sewers” that reduce sewage spills
Residents across the North East of England are benefiting from investment in “smart sewers” that use cutting-edge technology to reduce sewage spills and clean...
Bathing water reforms keep pace with Britain’s love of swimming
As part of this first shake-up to our bathing waters since 2013, the government is developing plans to expand the definition of ‘bathers’ to...
UK and Welsh Government unite in £1m fund to transform River Wye
The Welsh and UK Government have announced a new £1 million joint research initiative to tackle water quality issues in the River Wye.
The Welsh...
Water Minister Emma Hardy visits the £35 million expansion of the Saltford Water Recycling Plant which will support economic and residential growth in Bath
Communities in Bath are set to benefit from new jobs, economic growth, and improved water quality on the River Avon with the expansion of...
Lords nitrogen inquiry to hear from wastewater experts
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee continues its inquiry into the efficient use and management of reactive nitrogen by focussing on...
Environment Secretary Steve Reed to set out government ambition to end sewage discharged into Windermere
Environment Secretary Steve Reed has pledged to ‘clean up Windermere’ setting out the Government’s support for the long-term ambition of ‘only rainwater’ entering England’s...
Scotland’s drier than normal winter signals risk of water scarcity this summer
Scotland’s Environment Protection Agency, SEPA, has warned that despite intermittent wet spells, most of the country has recorded below-average rainfall over winter following a...
Northumbrian Water, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, Anglian Water and Wessex Water next to be questioned by MPs on their environmental and financial performance
The EFRA Committee is to hold further evidence sessions next week as part of its Reforming the water sector inquiry, quizzing the executives of...
Government urged to build on positive start in implementing key legal obligation to help hit environmental targets, says OEP
There are positive early signs that a key legal obligation, designed to put the environment at the heart of government policy making, is being...
Northern Ireland Water Classification Statistics Report 2024 released
The 2024 Northern Ireland Water Classification Statistics Report has been published by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency and Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...
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