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New proposals to accelerate the construction of flood schemes have been unveiled

4 days ago | watermagazine.co.uk | Daniel Ware
Striking Scottish Water staff to protest outside company’s offices in Glasgow today

4 days ago | watermagazine.co.uk | Daniel Ware

Members of trade unions UNISON, Unite and GMB – who are in the middle of a week-long strike – will take their demands for fair pay direct to the company with a rally from 10am. Frustrated workers say they had little choice but to resume paused industrial action after talks broke down last month. The unions accused the company of playing games when it went back on a pay offer.
Major new EPA report assesses Ireland’s vulnerability to climate change impacts

4 days ago | watermagazine.co.uk | Daniel Ware

This major study was undertaken by the EPA in collaboration with government departments, state agencies, and other stakeholders to assess where, when and how climate risks are likely to impact Ireland over the coming decades. The EPA said the report provides government, business, communities and other stakeholders with the best available evidence and analysis to inform climate adaptation and resilience in Ireland at a national level.
New Bill introduced to the Senedd Cymru proposes to establish an Office of Environmental Governance in Wales

4 days ago | watermagazine.co.uk | Daniel Ware

The “Introduction of the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill“, introduced on 2 June 2025, seeks to address three core challenges: combating the combined impact of climate and nature emergencies, protecting the environment from harm, and responding to changes in environmental governance structures following the UK’s departure from the EU. The key purposes of the Bill are to:Establish certain environmental principles and an environmental objective.
Pennon Group reports revenue up but profit down after "demanding year"

5 days ago | watermagazine.co.uk | Daniel Ware

The group reported a statutory pre-tax loss of £72.7 million, compared to a £9.1 million loss in 2023/24. The downturn was assisted by the £16m costs associated with the Brixham water contamination incident and a further £16 million on restructuring expenses aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. Despite these setbacks, underlying revenue increased to £1.05 billion from £907.8 million in the previous year.
KKR pulls out of Thames Water deal

5 days ago | watermagazine.co.uk | Daniel Ware

KKR had been selected as the preferred partner, with plans to inject £4bn into the troubled water company. The KKR withdrawal coincides with the release today of interim findings from the Independent Water Commission, in which Sir Jon Cunliffe, Chair of the Commission, sets out five areas where he believes wide-ranging and fundamental change is needed to reset the water sector in England & Wales.
New treated water reservoir and pump station in Jurby, Isle of Man

5 days ago | watermagazine.co.uk | Daniel Ware

This £2.9 million project aims to enhance the water supply for existing customers and facilitate future expansion in Jurby, as outlined in the Area Plan for the North and West. The service reservoir, a partially buried tank measuring 22.5m x 15.5m x 6m deep is one of many such structures across the network supplying treated water to Island residents.
£200 million pound injection into South East Water

5 days ago | watermagazine.co.uk | Daniel Ware

The water company said its shareholders have entered into unconditional contracts to subscribe for £200 million of new equity, which will reduce its gearing to below 65%, reinforcing the financial stability of the company. In a statement, South East Water said:“This upcoming investment follows a previous £75 million equity injection made in December 2024, underscoring our shareholders’ continued commitment to supporting the financial resilience of South East Water.
New Transformation Director appointed at South Staffs Water

5 days ago | watermagazine.co.uk | Daniel Ware

David brings over 20 years of experience in leading transformation and operational improvement across regulated, customer-focused utility sectors. His background includes developing long-term transformation strategies and leading large-scale change initiatives, with a focus on accelerating progress towards net-zero goals and enhancing operational performance.
Scotland’s bathing water season opens on 10th anniversary of first samples taken under the revised Bathing Water Directive

5 days ago | watermagazine.co.uk | Daniel Ware

This year Scotland starts the season with the highest ever number of bathing waters rated “Excellent” for water quality; 50 compared with 17 a decade ago, with 97% of sites now achieving sufficient or better quality. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has led a science-driven programme of monitoring, collaboration, regulation and investment.