Katey Pigden

‘Smash and grab’ water renationalisation ‘devastating blow’ to pensioners

Water UK's chief executive has responded to leaked Labour plans which reveal a "cut-price raid" on the water industry.

Water sector confronts ‘profound challenges’ with new vision

Npower ‘casts major shadow’ over Innogy’s performance

The continued difficult market conditions for Innogy’s UK retail business, Npower, are a reality the company does not want to “ignore”, according to its chief executive.

Ofwat aims to update on Southern Water investigation ‘soon’

Ofwat is making “good progress” and hopes to provide an update “fairly soon” about its investigation into Southern Water, Utility Week understands.

Speculation mounts over future of SSE Energy Services

Speculation has been mounting about the future of SSE’s retail arm since the proposed merger with Npower collapsed last year and now the company is reported to have approached Talk Talk about a deal.

Second price drop for Igloo Energy this year

Challenger supplier Igloo Energy has announced it is dropping its prices for the second time this year as wholesale gas prices “remain low”.

MOSL appoints Thames strategic director as new CEO

MOSL’s board has been on the hunt for a permanent chief executive since the sudden departure of Chris Scoggins In November last year.

Thames Water work uncovers Iron Age settlement

A £14.5 million Thames Water project to ease pressure on a stream in Oxfordshire has uncovered 26 human skeletons believed to be from the Iron Age and Roman periods.

Government ‘ducked’ water infrastructure issues, says ex NIC chair

Lord Adonis, former chair of the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), has accused the government of having “ducked” critical water infrastructure issues.

Future Retail #2 conference report: Industry urged to lead water progress

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