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Appeal court to rule on Ofwat sewage spill challenge

A legal challenge against Ofwat which claims it acted unlawfully in its responsibilities to regulate discharges of raw sewage under the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive will be heard by the Court of Appeal next week. Environmental advocacy group Wild Justice believes there is too much blame-shifting over environmental failures. One of its founders spoke to Utility Week about the case.

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EA workers to strike for first time

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Drought key 2023 focus for CCW

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Bin the Wipe to go nationwide

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Festive press round-up: Nuclear plants face shutdown over tax on windfalls

Our review of national media coverage of the sector over Christmas and New Year covers reaction to the windfall tax on electricity generators, including a potential legal challenge. There was also speculation as to the amount of customer credit balances being kept by retailers, concern over sewage spills and analysis of falling gas prices.

2 years ago

Innovation in challenging times – how today’s utilities are modernising

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Utility Week Top Stories of 2022

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Green light for £5bn river protections

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Staying optimistic through the decarbonisation transition

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South West incentive scheme restores reservoir capacity

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NI Water uses tanker fleet to replace freeze-thaw leakages

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Leaky loos decision delayed

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Ignorance breeding discontent towards water firms, poll shows

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How Singapore became a world leader in water resilience

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Freeze thaw increased leaks and bursts 300% for South East

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Wessex: PR24 signals more centralised decision-making

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Defra sets targets for PCC, nitrates and phosphorous

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Weekend press round-up: Ministers to offer business energy support package until early 2024

In our latest review of national coverage of the sector, the government is reportedly close to finalising plans to extend energy bills support for businesses. Meanwhile the energy supply taskforce has been scrapped and Thanes Water has warned of the potential for water rationing.

2 years ago

Utility Week Awards 2022 Review

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Stop the Drop: Empowering customers to save water

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