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Defra mandates SuDS

The mandatory inclusion of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in all new developments has been approved following a review by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with implementation expected from 2024. The same review also removes developers' automatic right to connect surface water runoff to the public sewer network.

3 years ago

Utility Week Live returns with biggest ever content programme

3 years ago

Rebound effect: Gas savings from insulation quickly disappear

3 years ago

Tougher penalties for Capacity Market non-delivery proposed

3 years ago

Ofwat price control director to step down

3 years ago

Hunt unveils slimmed down business support scheme

3 years ago

Ofgem targets further RO funds from failed suppliers

3 years ago

Water UK fights for nature-based solutions

3 years ago

Reduced gas consumption saved government £260m in December

3 years ago

Britishvolt in sale talks

3 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Energy bill support for firms to be cut

In our latest review of sector coverage in the national media, there are multiple reports that the government will announce reduced support for business energy bills today, as trade bodies warn of the strain their members are under. Meanwhile, an influential Conservative committee has called for communities living near new onshore wind and solar farms to be given 100% discounts on their energy bills and there are warnings that England faces further droughts this summer.

3 years ago