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Keeping Us Connected: NI works to keep water flowing

Regulating the new normal

Yorkshire to CMA: Coronavirus puts AMP7 in a new perspective

Keeping Us Connected: How to build a hospital in nine days

Keeping Us Connected: Portsmouth battles the clock on Covid-19 test site

Portsmouth Water's Bob Taylor explains how the company has connected a coronavirus testing centre during and shown the community-centric values at the heart of everyone in the business. He highlights key members of the team who worked around the clock to deliver the project.

Submissions invited on CMA appeals

The CMA has asked for submissions relating to the redetermination of business plans for Anglian, Bristol, Northumbrian and Yorkshire. Customers, the water sector and other stakeholders are all invited to comment.

Increased consumption could be ‘tipping point’ for water capacity

The public health advice to wash hands for 20 seconds to help protect against coronavirus could mean additional water consumption of 10 litres per day for every person in the UK, an expert has claimed. Waterscan’s Barry Millar said this will cause serious problems for water-stressed parts of the UK if lockdown is extended into the summer.

Tideway resumes work

Work has resumed on the Thames Tideway project this week after drilling was paused due to the coronavirus outbreak. Meanwhile, the company behind the project has been awarded a 74 ESG score by S&P, highlighting the environmental benefits of the finished project.

Bristol to CMA: Ofwat got it wrong

Water retailers ‘need clarity’ over coronavirus measures

Changes made by Ofwat and MOSL to support the water retail market and protect customers from bills during lockdown contain ambiguities and need urgent clarification, according to Castle Water's chief executive.

‘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.

Thames’ parent company downgraded

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