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Coffey told to ‘stop passing the buck’ on pollution

Coffey told to ‘stop passing the buck’ on pollution

Shadow environment secretary Jim McMahon has accused Therese Coffey of "passing the buck to junior ministers" and instead should take responsibility for the "Tory sewage scandal". He praised water minister Rebecca Pow's work in difficult circumstances, but reminded Coffey the "ultimately, those at the top take responsibility".

2 years ago

Reflecting on water successes

As entries come flooding in for the 2023 Water Industry Awards, we reflect on some of the 2022 winners and the projects that caught the judges' attention.

2 years ago

Bevan calls for fact-based water debate

2 years ago

£250m water pollution fines ‘still on the table’

2 years ago

Thames Water seeks contractors for £500m framework

Thames Water has fired the starting gun on procurement of a £500 million framework relating to its above-ground assets. The 10-year framework covers water and wastewater assets and relates to all above ground plant, equipment and structures.

2 years ago

Trust in water companies hits new low amid pollution woes

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Court approves challenge against Defra

2 years ago

SuDS plans challenged by skills drought

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What is the prescription for pharma pollution?

2 years ago

Busting the myths around sewage dumping

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It’s time to own the narrative on CSOs

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Bevan: Budget cuts limit enforcement

2 years ago

Scottish Water charges to rise 5%

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Water bills rise below inflation

Water bills are set to rise in April by the single biggest jump since 2005 but companies have kept the increases below inflation. Ofwat has praised the support extended to struggling householders but urged the sector to "double down" on efforts to help more billpayers facing hardship.

2 years ago

Benyon highlights EDM progress

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PCC and phosphorus targets set out

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‘National transformation’ needed to advance blue-green schemes

Meeting the rising environmental challenges to improve water quality in rivers, seas and streams will take novel thinking, nature-based solutions and flexibility from regulators. Welsh Water's head of wastewater discusses the company's approach, while Ofwat explains what will be expected at PR24 of companies proposing more blue-green schemes.

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SVT adds AI to sewers

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Ofwat kicks off 2023 innovation challenge

2 years ago

A coming of age for wastewater management

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