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Enhanced protection for business customers proposed

Water retailers may be prevented from disconnecting customers for non-payment, or beginning debt recovery if an amendment to the Customer Protection Code of Practice is approved by Ofwat.

5 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Pennon considers takeover of Southern Water

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, there is speculation that Pennon Group, having considered approaches for several water companies, now has Southern in its sights. There is also the latest on Boris Johnson’s 10-point roadmap for building back greener and plans for a solar power station in space, among others.

5 years ago

Locking down retailer protections

The second lockdown has forced many businesses across the UK to close once again. However, the full suite of protections for non-domestic water customers have not been reinstated. Utility Week talks to the chief executives of Business Stream, Castle Water, Water Plus, Waterscan and Wave, among others, about their concerns on how the latest restrictions will affect an already fragile market.

5 years ago

CCW embarks on crusade for vulnerable customers

5 years ago

CMA considers extending deadline for water appeals

5 years ago

Water sector unveils plan to cut emissions by 10m tonnes

5 years ago

Christine McGourty: Time for action not delegation

The climate crisis is the biggest challenge we are facing and we cannot expect politicians to sort it out: we all have a part to play, writes Christine McGourty, chief executive of Water UK

5 years ago

Public backs infrastructure splurge but regulation ‘out of step’

People understand the benefits of investment in infrastructure in terms of creating jobs and enabling decarbonisation but government and regulators must have a common message. This is the view of Lawrence Slade, chief executive of the Global Infrastructure Investors Association, who spoke to Utility Week on the back of its poll on public attitudes towards infrastructure and investment.

5 years ago

Morrison US installs surge training rig at South West Water site

Morrison has installed a bespoke training rig at South West's Exeter site to replicate the network conditions that lead to transient water surges.

5 years ago

On the Move: SES, ENA, Southern

In our latest round-up of appointments across the sector, the ENA announces a new role for Randolph Brazier, while SES Water has created a new chief customer officer position.

5 years ago

Welsh Water embarks on sewage to vehicle fuel project

Welsh Water has secured £60,000 to fund a scheme that converts sludge to hydrogen fuel for its vehicle fleet and has added solar arrays at three of its sites. The new initiatives are part of the company's efforts to cut carbon emissions across its estate.

5 years ago

Pipes and soil studied to cut leakage

5 years ago

Utility Week Live Online opens to visitors

5 years ago

Ofgem urges CMA not to set regulatory precedents

5 years ago

Calls for greater clarity on CSO discharges

5 years ago

Ofwat to set out innovation funding plans at Utility Week Live Online

5 years ago

CCW CEO: Shouting from the sidelines doesn’t change anything

5 years ago

Fast and flawed: Pressure mounts on CMA’s PR19 stance

5 years ago

South West brings ‘cutting edge’ treatment plant online

South West Water is switching off a water treatment site that has served Plymouth for six decades in favour of a state of the art facility from Dutch water technology company PWNT

5 years ago

On the move: MOSL, Gemserv, Aurora, SES

5 years ago