10 Sep 2025

Image description: A beaver entering a pool of water. Photo by Niklas Hamann on Unsplash   NatureScot has launched a new call for expressions of interest in releasing beavers into additional catchments across Scotland, as reported by NatureScot. The initiative aims to identify suitable habitats and gauge landowner support for future conservation translocations. This move […]

04 Sep 2025

Image description: Aerial view of sewage treatment works. Photo by Ivan Bandura on Unsplash   Thames Water has unveiled a £20.5 billion investment plan as part of a rescue strategy aimed at stabilising the company and addressing longstanding infrastructure and environmental issues. The plan, outlined in documents seen by creditors, includes significant upgrades to water […]

04 Sep 2025

Image description: An outstretched hand holding out a glass filled with water. The water glass is in sharp focus while the person is blurred. Image by  engin akyurt on Unsplash   Exclusive analysis by the Ends Report and the Guardian of the responses submitted to the parliamentary committee revealed major chemical producers, from UK-based companies […]

28 Aug 2025

Image description: Tap water running into a water glass. Image by com77380 / Pixabay   Britain’s water industry is under renewed scrutiny as Ofwat investigates executive pay at six major water companies. The probe follows public outrage over pollution incidents and undisclosed offshore payments. As reported by Reuters, Ofwat has contacted Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, […]

28 Aug 2025

    Scotland is facing increasing water scarcity as prolonged dry weather continues to affect river levels, particularly in the east of the country. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has issued restrictions in areas where rivers have reached ‘significant scarcity’, the highest alert level. As reported by The Scotsman, SEPA has introduced curbs on […]

28 Aug 2025

Image description: Manual pumping station. Image by Markus Distelrath / Pixabay   Yorkshire in drought Yorkshire went into drought in mid-June, with hosepipe bans enforced from early July. Reservoir levels continue to drop, holding just 62.9 per cent of their capacity compared to the early August average of 80.5 per cent. The picture for rivers […]

21 Aug 2025

Image description: A black tap with running water pouring into a sink. Image by Karolina Grabowska from Pixabay   Ofwat has launched a consultation on proposals to ensure water companies involve consumers and listen to their views in key decisions that have a material impact on them. This follows Ofwat receiving new powers from government […]

21 Aug 2025

Image by Stephen Phillips / Unsplash   As part of a larger effort to reduce the UK’s water consumption, the government has drawn attention to the enormous demands on utilities caused by growing data storage – the Environment Agency has advised the UK public to delete old emails in a bid to save on water […]