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£25m Sewer Flooding Framework: Are Drainage Contractors Ready for Bigger, Longer-Term Contracts?

The scale of opportunity emerging from AMP8 continues to become clearer. This week, United Utilities went to tender for a new Sewer Flooding Mitigation Framework worth approximately £24.9 million. The […]

£25m Sewer Flooding Framework: Are Drainage Contractors Ready for Bigger, Longer-Term Contracts?2026-09-02T14:45:39+01:00

Sewer Flooding, Pollution and Compliance: Why the Drainage Industry Needs Better Operational Evidence

New water-quality data, sewer flooding enforcement guidance and recent pollution fines show why drainage contractors need stronger operational evidence.

Sewer Flooding, Pollution and Compliance: Why the Drainage Industry Needs Better Operational Evidence2026-08-10T21:23:21+01:00

Potholes Are Costing Our Customers Money. Better Road Repairs Cannot Come Soon Enough

Potholes are more than an inconvenience. They damage tyres, wheels and suspension, increase downtime, and create real costs for customers who rely on their vehicles every day.

Potholes Are Costing Our Customers Money. Better Road Repairs Cannot Come Soon Enough2026-06-09T21:24:21+01:00

Tough New Smart Meter Rules: What They Mean for UK Homes and Energy Suppliers

The UK government has introduced tougher new rules that force energy suppliers to fix faulty smart meters more quickly. These changes are designed to protect consumers, improve service […]

Tough New Smart Meter Rules: What They Mean for UK Homes and Energy Suppliers2026-03-23T10:33:52+00:00

Water Sector Reform: What It Means For Contractors and Supply Chain Partners

The UK water industry is entering what the government describes as “once-in-a-generation” reform. A new White Paper on water regulation has been published that proposes radical changes to how water companies […]

Water Sector Reform: What It Means For Contractors and Supply Chain Partners2026-01-21T15:49:34+00:00

UK Water Sector Reforms: What Utilities & Subcontractors Must Know

The UK water industry is in the midst of a reckoning. With the government recently unveiling a major review into the sector, water companies and their subcontractors face a period of […]

UK Water Sector Reforms: What Utilities & Subcontractors Must Know2025-07-21T11:47:19+01:00
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