Ruth Williams

Making flexible working the new normal

No English waterways free from chemical pollution

Government coordination needed for innovation

Innovation will play a crucial role in the UK’s economic recovery after coronavirus but requires a coordinated strategy from government to allow businesses to grasp the opportunities available, according to a panel of experts. Carolyn Fairbairn, director general of the CBI and Heidi Mottram, chief executive of Northumbrian Water, gave their views at the latter's Innovation Festival.

MPs form APPG on chalk streams

With public concern about waterways growing, two Hertfordshire MPs have formed an all-party group on chalk streams

Fletcher raises ‘serious concerns’ to PAC

Following a scathing government report on the management of water supplies, Ofwat's chief executive has defended its approach to resilience, bills and investment

Simplifying the water retail market

Water sector needs greater ambition on reducing pollution

Garfield: The environment is our supply chain

Getting water retail flowing

The water retail market may still be in its infancy but has been dogged by problems from day one, with Covid-19 adding a new dimension to the challenges. In the first of a two-part feature on the non-domestic market in its fourth year, Utility Week talks to retailers about slowly-improving bilateral relations, getting better data and questioning self-governance.

On the Move: National Grid, SSE and Southern

National Grid has unveiled a General Electric director as its new chair. Elsewhere, former energy minister and COP26 president Claire O'Neill has joined sustainable business group WBCSD, Southern Water prepares to welcome EA director Toby Willison and an ex-Ofwat director joins SSE.