Act4water launches global standard for water compensation
As global freshwater availability faces challenges, sustainability experts have joined forces with the aim of protecting water resources and to enable organisations to address...
Calls for a social tariff to end ‘postcode lottery’, as water bills rise
The body representing independent water networks has called on the Government and water regulator, Ofwat, to introduce a single social tariff for water bills...
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...
Natural Resources Wales announces next round of grant funding for innovative solutions to sustainable drainage
Applications have opened for the next round of grant funding from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to support the development of small-scale, retro-fit, sustainable drainage...
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...
EPA announces funding of €6.6million for new research that will address environmental, climate and sustainability challenges in Ireland
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced funding of €6.6million for targeted new research projects to address environmental, climate and sustainability challenges in Ireland.
The...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
High Level Science Advisory Group (HLSAG) comprised of leading scientists from across the UK and Ireland established to support DAERA
An independent High Level Science Advisory Group (HLSAG) comprised of leading scientists from across the UK and Ireland has been established to support DAERA...
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...
Welsh Water becomes the first fertility friendly water company
Welsh Water has become the first fertility friendly accredited employer in Wales and in the water industry, as recognition of the work it is...
Tony Juniper CBE reappointed as Chair of Natural England for a third term
The Environment Secretary, Steve Reed, confirmed on Monday 24th March that Tony Juniper CBE has been reappointed as Chair of Natural England for a...
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...
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