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...
Government could get on track to meet legal environmental commitments but window is closing fast, warns OEP
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) believes this Government has the chance to get on track to meet legal environmental commitments – but warns...
NRW publishes interim State of Natural Resources Report
Urgent and collective action is needed now if Wales is to redress the balance between the degradation and protection of its natural resources given...
AEMT grows team with Membership Engagement Manager appointment
The Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades (AEMT) has announced the appointment of Scott Haslam to the role of Membership Engagement Manager as part...
“UK must prioritise drowning prevention,” says National Water Safety Forum following WHO report
The National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) has issued an urgent appeal to the UK government to appoint a minister responsible for drowning prevention after...
Southern Water to face EFRA Committee following price review and water outages
Southern Water will be the first water company to appear before MPs to discuss the reasons for, and its response to, the water outages...
MPs launch new inquiry to scrutinise the breadth of issues confronting the water sector
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) is launching a new inquiry, Reforming the Water Sector, to scrutinise the breadth of issues confronting...
James Heath stepping down as National Infrastructure Commission CEO
The National Infrastructure Commission’s Chief Executive, James Heath, is stepping down in March 2025 after nearly five years in post.
During this time, James has...
‘Raise the bar’, EA head tells water sector
Chief executive of the Environment Agency, Philip Duffy, has told delegates at British Water’s Annual Conference that action is being taken to meet rising...
The Water Industry Commission for Scotland addresses previously identified weaknesses in latest annual report
The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has published its 2023-24 Annual Report and Accounts which is accompanied by a Section 22 report from the Auditor General.
This...
Rachel Greasby becomes President of the BPF Pipes Group
Rachel Greasby, Managing Director of George Fischer UK, is set to become President of the BPF Pipes Group in January 2025, taking over from...
Commission’s new report highlights vital steps to increase Wales’ flood resilience
The National Infrastructure Commission for Wales (NICW), has revealed its latest report — “Building Resilience to Flooding in Wales by 2050”.
The report presents bold...
Regulation must keep pace with current and emerging industries and be agile, says Natural Resources Wales, as it publishes its annual regulation report
Regulation must keep pace with current and emerging industries and be agile to the challenges driven by the climate, nature and pollution emergencies, Natural...
Letter to Chief Secretary on work to inform ten-year infrastructure strategy
National Infrastructure Commission Chair Sir John Armitt has written to the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, the Rt Hon Darren Jones MP, to set...
The Pump Centre welcomes Cliff Marriner as Technical Director to Arcadis, UK & Ireland
The Pump Centre has announced that Cliff Marriner has been appointed as Technical Director to Arcadis, UK & I.
The Pump Centre provides a range...
Water industry launches world-first interactive storm overflows map
In a world first Water UK has launched an interactive map showing the operation of every single storm overflow in England.
From today anglers, kayakers...
CIWEM urges action on PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in UK’s water systems
Following the launch of a Policy Position Statement (PPS), CIWEM, the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, has issued an urgent call...
Pump Association highlights the value of its comprehensive training programme
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA), a trade association representing UK and Irish pump manufacturers, is reaffirming the importance of its wide-ranging and established...
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