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Stay ahead on the politics, innovations and challenges shaping the UK and Ireland's water and wastewater industry.

December is out now and available to read for free on our brand new digital platform:

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December 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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Southern Water prepares for more bio-beads to wash up on beaches this weekend due to spring tides...

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Southern Water prepares for more bio-beads to wash up on beaches this weekend due to spring tides - Water Magazine
Southern Water expects more bio-beads to wash up on beaches 5-7 December, when the tides are at the highest and lowest of the month.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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Thames Water launches fresh round of consent and waiver requests aimed at unlocking the next phase of its long-planned financial rescue — a move that underscores how precarious the company’s position remains...

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Thames Water moves another step closer to rescue – but uncertainty looms - Water Magazine
Thames Water has launched a fresh round of consent and waiver requests aimed at unlocking the next phase of its long-planned financial rescue.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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Natural Resources Wales unveils ambitious plan to support peatland restoration...

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Natural Resources Wales unveils ambitious plan to support peatland restoration - Water Magazine
An ambitious plan to support peatland restoration in Wales over the next five years has been unveiled by Natural Resources Wales (NRW).
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December 5, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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I had good fun reviewing the papers with @darrenmacca.bsky.social @skynewsrss.bsky.social on Tuesday morning.

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December 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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EFRA Chair questions loss of water access for Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas...

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EFRA Chair questions loss of water access for Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas - Water Magazine
Chair of the EFRA Committee has written to the Chief Executive of South East Water regarding loss of water for customers in Tunbridge Wells.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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Thames Water reports stronger half-year performance but warns balance sheet remains fragile...

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Thames Water reports stronger half-year performance but warns balance sheet remains fragile - Water Magazine
Thames Water has reported a marked improvement in its underlying operational and financial performance for the six months to 30 September 2025
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December 4, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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Costain has appointed Peter Mumford as managing director for its natural resources division. Peter will join Costain’s Executive Board and will start on 2 January 2026...

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Costain appoints new managing director of natural resources - Water Magazine
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has appointed Peter Mumford as managing director for its natural resources division.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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UK Government reprimanded over weak response to failing water regulation. Read Water Magazine's full analysis here..

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Government reprimanded over weak response to failing water regulation - Water Magazine
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP, Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, writes to Paul Kissack, Defra, on the topic of water sector regulation.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee has announced it will hold a one-off session with Nigel Topping, Chair of the Climate Change Committee on Wednesday 3 December...

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House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee to hold one-off session with Nigel Topping, Chair of the Climate Change Committee - Water Magazine
House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee to hold a one-off session with Nigel Topping, Chair of the Climate Change Committee.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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UK government unveils revamped environment plan backed by major funding for nature recovery...

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UK government unveils revamped environment plan backed by major funding for nature recovery - Water Magazine
New plan sets course for cleaner rivers and air, as well as more nature and wildlife in England
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December 2, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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Stay ahead on the politics, innovations and challenges shaping the UK and Ireland's water and wastewater industry.

December is out now and available to read for free on our brand new digital platform:

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December 1, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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Pennon returns to profit as environmental performance improves sharply...

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Pennon returns to profit as environmental performance improves sharply - Water Magazine
Pennon Group has delivered a strong turnaround in its half-year results for 2025/26, returning to profitability with good environmental gains
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November 28, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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WICS publishes annual assessment of Scottish Water’s performance in 2024-25, highlighting strong service levels and drinking water quality, alongside areas requiring greater focus.

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WICS publishes assessment of Scottish Water’s 2024-25 performance - Water Magazine
The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has published its annual assessment of Scottish Water’s performance in 2024-25.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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EFRA Committee writes to water companies about debt recovery from vulnerable customers...

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EFRA Committee writes to water companies about debt recovery from vulnerable customers - Water Magazine
Water company approach to pursuing debt recovery from vulnerable customers being considered by Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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CRU publishes Draft Determination on Revenue Control 4 for Uisce Éireann’s next five-year investment cycle...

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CRU publishes Draft Determination on Revenue Control 4 for Uisce Éireann’s next five-year investment cycle - Water Magazine
CRU publishes draft determination on Revenue Control 4 which sets out proposed funding and performance expectations for Uisce Éireann.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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New Ofwat and BMG report reveals key insights into water company customer satisfaction...

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New Ofwat and BMG report reveals key insights into water company customer satisfaction - Water Magazine
The latest Ofwat Annual Customer and Developer Measure of Experience Report 2025, delivered by BMG Research, has been published.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee convened a public session yesterday to scrutinise the future of water regulation in England and Wales...

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Government ministers quizzed on water regulation with water sector reform White Paper publication just weeks away - Water Magazine
House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee convened a public session to scrutinise the future of water regulation in England and Wales.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Uisce Éireann welcomes public consultation on its ambitious plan to transform Ireland’s water services...

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Uisce Éireann welcomes public consultation on its ambitious plan to transform Ireland’s water services - Water Magazine
Uisce Éireann welcomes public consultation by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities on its proposed investment programme for 2025–2029.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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Individual arrested in connection with Kidlington illegal waste dumping...

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Individual arrested in connection with Kidlington illegal waste dumping - Water Magazine
Man arrested on 25 November as part of an investigation into the large-scale, illegal tipping of waste at a site in Kidlington, Oxfordshire.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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The Environment Agency has just published the 2025 bathing water classifications for 449 designated bathing sites in England.

87% meet standards for ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’ classification, an improvement on 2024.

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87% of bathing waters rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’ as new reforms come into law - Water Magazine
The Environment Agency has today (25 November) published the 2025 bathing water classifications for 449 designated bathing sites in England.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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OEP to investigate Northern Ireland's Department for Infrastructure, DAERA and the Utility Regulator over the regulation of sewage discharges into Belfast Lough...

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Office for Environmental Protection investigates DfI, DAERA and Utility Regulator over Belfast Lough sewage discharges - Water Magazine
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) is investigating the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and the Utility Regulator o...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee to quiz Emma Reynolds MP on water and environmental regulation during a one-off evidence session at 2pm, 25 November 2025...

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Lords to quiz Environment Secretary on water and environmental regulation - Water Magazine
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee plans to quiz Emma Reynolds on water and environmental regulation.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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The inaugural Water Efficiency Lab, a £25 million challenge-led competition to unlock and scale innovations that reduce water use across England and Wales, is to be launched.

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Launch of new £25 million Water Efficiency Lab will drive innovation and cut water use across England and Wales - Water Magazine
Water Efficiency Lab launches - £25m challenge-led competition to unlock & scale innovations that reduce water use across England and Wales.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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SplashCast Episode 13: A newscast for water & wastewater industry professionals in the UK & Ireland...

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SplashCast Episode 13: A newscast for water & wastewater industry professionals in the UK & Ireland
YouTube video by Water Magazine
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November 21, 2025 at 7:37 AM