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Defra slammed for ‘inefficient’ use of millions of paper forms

The government’s environmental department (Defra) has been heavily criticised for its “inefficient and expensive” over reliance on paper forms. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has revealed that Defra still handles around 14 million paper forms every year. Consequently, the group of cross-party MPs warns that Defra is at “constant risk of failure or cyber attack” due to its outdated processes. It adds that a pro-active strategy for digital transformation is needed to ensure the UK has a safe supply of water and food.

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Ofwat voices concerns on regional resource plans

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More stringent CSO rules announced

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Smarter assets for resilient infrastructure

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Weekend press: Water company dividends jump to £1.4bn

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Public perceptions of water companies not shaken

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Yorkshire upgrades treatments to target discolouration

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Is renationalising England’s water industry the fix we need?

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David Black: Delivering PR24 commitments will be tough

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Southern’s water butt initiative extended after slashing CSO discharges

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Effective asset management is all about the data

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Plan your visit to Utility Week Live 2023

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Legality of Defra CSO plan to be challenged in three day hearing

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Keeping water where it counts – new thinking in drainage design

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Reform for customer support and engagement

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Affinity first to lay out PR24 plans

Affinity Water has laid out its business plans for 2025-30 to invest £2.55 billion to improve river health, reduce abstraction, boost water quality, drive down leakage and enhance customer experience. This represents an additional £1 billion from its PR19 spend.

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Satellite technology gives utility employees space-age protection

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Eustice urges Coffey to hold her nerve on single social tariff

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Thames reveals £1.1bn plan to upgrade 250 treatment sites

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Another water company hit with record fine for sewage spills

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