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We are delighted to welcome The Scottish Government as WIF’s first Government Partner. They join WIF’s three regulator partners, nine water company partners, nine contractor/consultant partners and five university partners. More...
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Posted on Wednesday 28th June 2017
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New research report commissioned by the UK water industry says that UK water companies will need to significantly increase infrastructure investment - with significant implications for customers' bills.
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Posted on Wednesday 17th May 2017
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The 2017 BBI JU Call is now open to applications.
The objective of the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU) is to implement a programme of research and innovation activities in Europe that will assess the availability of renewable biological resources that can be used for the production of bio-based materials, and on that basis support the establishment of sustainable bio-based value chains.
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Posted on Tuesday 18th April 2017
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The WWDR is an annual and thematic report that focuses on different strategic water issues each year and aims to provide decision-makers with the tools to implement sustainable use of our water resources. It also includes regional aspects, hotspots, examples and stories, making the report relevant to a broad range of readers, at different levels and in different geographical areas.
The development of the WWDR, coordinated by the World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP), is a joint effort of the UN agencies and entities which make up UN-Water, working in partnership with governments, international organizations, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders.
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Posted on Tuesday 18th April 2017
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The Government has set out a cyber security strategy for the water sector summarising what water and sewerage companies need to do to reduce the risks of cyber attacks.
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Posted on Tuesday 04th April 2017
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Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom has announced a new competition will allow flood defence projects around the country to apply for a share of £1 million to help protect even more homes and businesses.
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Posted on Monday 03rd April 2017
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The world’s largest competitive water market, valued at £2.4 billion, opened on 1st April, representing the biggest shake up to the UK water industry since privatisation in 1989.
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Posted on Saturday 01st April 2017
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The water industry regulator, Ofwat, needs to build the evidence base for extending competition to the household water retail market says a new draft strategic policy statement (SPS) published by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
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Posted on Wednesday 22nd March 2017
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The World Economic Forum has published The Global Risks Report 2017, 12th Edition.
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Posted on Tuesday 24th January 2017
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The Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) is seeking expressions of interest from those interested in attending a scoping workshop in India prior to a UK-India Newton Fund call for innovative biological solutions for managing industrial waste.
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Posted on Tuesday 24th January 2017
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The National Infrastructure Commission has launched a 15 week call for evidence to provide input into the development of its National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA).
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Posted on Tuesday 24th January 2017
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Ofwat is asking for views on the planned monitoring framework which will be put in place to ensure that the business retail market is competitive and efficient.
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Posted on Tuesday 24th January 2017
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Key stakeholders from across the water sector met at Malmaison in Leeds to celebrate five years since the launch of the Water Industry Forum (WIF) in January 2012.
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Posted on Wednesday 18th January 2017
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Ofwat is asking for views on how to encourage water companies to deliver more of the outcomes, or results, customers want. More...
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Posted on Monday 05th December 2016
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Water and sewerage companies must be given a greater role in flood management, and their remits extended to cover local drainage. More...
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Posted on Monday 05th December 2016
