Ruth Williams

Foundations laid for water sector commitments

Drax appoints biomass advisory board

Drax is boosting its sustainability credentials by appointing an independent advisory board to inform its activities on sourcing and using biomass. Chaired by John Beddington, former government Chief Scientific Adviser, the group will make recommendations that minimise impact on forests and biodiversity

Tidal stream energy project marks point of maturity for the sector

A collaborative project between groups in the UK and France will see tidal stream turbines installed across the Channel, could "herald a point of maturity for the sector". Work is expected to be completed by 2023 at the five turbine sites with the option to increase capacity to 8MW and the ultimate potential for several GW across the Channel.

ASA makes landmark ruling over ‘flushable’ Andrex wet wipes claims

The advertising regulator has upheld a complaint against the way Andrex presented information about whether its Washlets could safely be put down the toilet.

Environment Bill to extend regulatory powers

The policy will extend Ofwat and the Environment Agency's controls to alter water companies’ licences as well as abstraction permissions.

Pennon dismisses claims of company break-up and eyes share offer to customers

Pennon's chief executive Chris Loughlin has told Utility Week that reports about splitting off the company's waste management business are pure speculation. Elsewhere in the business South West Water is preparing to offer customers shares in the business, which Loughlin said tapped into some of the emotions around the renationalisation debate.

‘Dismay’ over water connection code

Contract awarded for first reservoir in 30 years

Not listening to customers on PR19 would be a failure

First water switching service plans to level playing field for small retailers