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...
NSF appoints Steve Haan as Vice President of its Water Division, succeeding Dave Purkiss
NSF, a leading global public health and safety organisation, has appointed Steve Haan to the position of Vice President, Water. Haan will succeed Dave...
Clare Pillman announces retirement as Chief Executive of NRW
Clare Pillman, who has served as Natural Resources Wales’ (NRW) Chief Executive, has announced her retirement after seven years of dedicated service.
Clare joined NRW...
IEMA and the Carbon Accounting Alliance call on Carbon Accountants to adopt professional standards
The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) is developing the specialist register in partnership with the Carbon Accounting Alliance (CAA), to provide a...
Latest UKWIR projects available for expression of interest
Expressions of interest (EOI) are being sought by UKWIR for expert partners to develop the evidence base, insight, knowledge and recommendations to respond to...
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...
New water quality data sheds light on health of rivers in Wales
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has published new data on phosphorus levels in Welsh Special Area of Conservation (SAC) rivers. The data shows small improvements,...
Leeds flood alleviation scheme wins top civil engineering award
Phase 2 of a major flood alleviation scheme to protect the city of Leeds from the River Aire won a major award at the...
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...
New research finds that Wildlife Trust natural flood management schemes deliver £10 of benefit for every £1 invested
A new report commissioned by RSA Insurance, an Intact company, and The Wildlife Trusts shows that every £1 invested in natural flood management (NFM)...
Scottish Government launches recruitment campaign for new WICS Board Members
The Scottish Government has announced up to three vacancies for members of the Water Industry Commission for Scotland's (WICS) Board.
WICS was established under the...
Europump welcomes acceptance onto the EU Ecodesign Forum to foster sustainable practices in the pump industry
Europump, the European Association of Pump Manufacturers, has announced its official acceptance onto the newly established European Commission Ecodesign Forum.
This forum aims to...
New theatres and networking opportunities await at this year’s WWEM Expo
Since the acquisition of Water, Wastewater & Environmental Monitoring (WWEM) Expo by ROAR B2B, 6 months ago, the new organiser says the exhibition is...
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...
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...
WEX Global celebrates 19th annual meeting in Valencia, Spain
WEX Global recently celebrated its 19th annual meeting in Valencia, Spain, with its sights set on improving the future of water.
From February 10 to...
British Water agreement boosts international opportunities
A memorandum of action (MoA) has been signed between trade association British Water and US innovation hub The Water Council to establish a framework...
NSF named certified body by UBA, strengthening its position in European water product certification
NSF, a global leader in water quality testing and certification, has announced that its European Headquarters in Brussels has been accredited as a certified...
Government to allow reintroduction of beavers into the wild after centuries of absence in a huge boost for nature conservation
Nature’s original master builder – the Eurasian beaver – is set to return to England's waterways after centuries of absence, following a government decision...
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...
Independent Water Commission’s call for evidence opens today
In October 2024, the UK government and Welsh Government announced an independent commission into the water sector and its regulation, chaired by Sir Jon...
Krystian Skrzypczyk of Georg Fischer UK announced as new Chair of BPF Pipes Group Future Industry Group
Krystian Skrzypczyk of Georg Fischer UK has been announced as the new Chair of the Future Industry Group (FIG), part of the BPF Pipes...
Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 receives Royal Assent, boosting the powers of water sector regulators
The Water (Special Measures) Act 2025, first introduced into Parliament on 4 September 2024, received Royal Assent yesterday from King Charles III.
Royal Assent is...
Beverage industry leader addresses British Water event
The keynote speech at British Water’s International Reception, which takes place in London on 24 February 2025, will be delivered by Dr Francesca O’Hanlon,...
Six water companies to appeal Ofwat’s PR24 Final Determination
Following the publication of the 2024 Price Review final determinations by Ofwat in December 2024, a total of six water companies have indicated they...
Government says it welcomes the Office for Environmental Protection’s review of the implementation of current Bathing Water Regulations in England
The Government has said it welcomes the Office for Environmental Protection’s (OEP) review of the implementation of the current Bathing Water Regulations in England....
Eight more water companies to be quizzed by MPs as part EFRA’s inquiry
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) has announced the schedule for its upcoming evidence sessions with water companies, as part of its...
Environmental Audit Committee questions whether the Government’s £2.65 billion investment in flood defences is being prioritised to the right projects
In a session focusing on infrastructure resilience, planning rules and the risk to farmers from floods, the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) will continue gathering...
Committee calls on Water Minister to reform social tariffs for people in water poverty following Ofwat price review
The EFRA Committee has written to the Minister for Water and Flooding, Emma Hardy, to ask if there will be adequate support in place...
New Water Literacy accredited training free to first 2000 learners
Environmental organisations Waterwise and Groundwork, alongside Northumbrian Water, have launched a new training programme which will accredit participants as ‘water literate’.
The Water Literacy programme,...
Water UK promises support for more than 3 million households, as water companies announce record-breaking investment
Water UK, the trade association for the water industry representing all of the water and wastewater companies across Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, has...
Urgent action needed to protect cash-strapped households from soaring water bills, says Consumer Council for Water
The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) has warned many of the most financially vulnerable households will not be able to cope with a £123...
In response to Thames Water, Steve Reed tells EFRA Committee it’s not for Government to tell a private company how to manage their finances
The EFRA Committee has published two pieces of correspondence between the Committee and the Defra Secretary, Steve Reed.
One is a letter from the Committee...
EIT calls for pan-European partnership to transform Europe’s water, marine and maritime sectors and ecosystems
The European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) has opened its call to build a new sustainable innovation partnership to strengthen Europe’s water, marine...
Southern Water first to face MPs in series of water companies quizzed by EFRA Committee
Southern Water is to be the first water company to appear before MPs on the EFRA Committee, who will hold the first evidence session...
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