Ruth Williams

‘No intention’ to furlough staff across major water firms

Major water companies across the UK have announced they do not expect to furlough staff as their teams continue to carry out essential works for the water and sewerage networks.

More than 5,000 apply for NHS water rebate

Thames’ parent company downgraded

Fletcher: Public will judge water firms on coronavirus actions

Ofwat chief executive Rachel Fletcher has highlighted some of the “important choices” water companies face in responding to coronavirus and warned that “the public is watching and judging”. But, has the regulator provided enough clarity to reassure firms?

Water companies offer rebates for NHS workers

Northumbrian to CMA: We see a different future to Ofwat

Northumbrian has urged the CMA to listen to the "crystal clear" message from its customers to let it invest in resilience and proactively combat the impacts of climate change. Chief executive Heidi Mottram talks us through the Statement of Case defending the original plan.

Targeting ‘hidden habits’ could unlock water efficiency gains

Yorkshire Water tenders for £800m contract

Yorkshire is tendering for £800 million worth of contracts including an innovation fund to encourage bids that develop new technologies while minimising disruption for customers

Waterwise extends Checkmark scheme

To showcase the best practices of community groups engaged with water efficiency programmes, Waterwise has extended its Checkmark scheme. It will target water companies that want to highlight the work they undertake to encourage better water habits to apply for the accreditation.

Anglian to CMA: Listen to our customers and let us invest now

The four water companies appealing to the CMA have submitted their grounds for requesting a redetermination. As part of a short series Utility Week will explore each of their Statements of Case and the reasons for not accepting Ofwat’s final determinations. In this piece, we examine the arguments from Anglian.