Struggling utility appeals to regulator Ofwat to approve new business plan
A serious reset led by the next government is vital for an industry that delivers this human necessity
Paperwork hold-ups at marine environment regulator leave Britain trailing other countries in building infrastructure
Supreme Court decision comes as anger mounts over groups discharging sewage into rivers and coastal waters
Supplier to London and southern England says £19bn of assets are failing as Ofwat weighs approving increase in bills
More detail and less ‘soundbites’ needed to unlock the sector’s economic potential, say science and tech groups
Analysis shows challenges country faces in hitting clean energy targets
Decisions in test cases cast doubt on an estimated 75,000 criminal convictions
IPPR calls into question party’s pledge to ‘reindustrialise’ UK through state-led investment
Deal is latest example of consolidation in fast-growing sector providing alternative full-fibre networks
Lord Hutton urges Treasury to intervene as public authorities and private sector argue over infrastructure deals
Procurement specialists say market for ‘framework agreements’ is insufficiently regulated and raises cost to taxpayer
Decade of austerity fuels record repair backlog in NHS estate, say doctors and policy experts
Companies are exploring rival operations to run trains through the Channel Tunnel
Steelmaker wants to halt proposed redevelopment of Chatham Docks, saying it threatens 800 jobs
Party’s plans to renationalise network set up potential clash with UK capital mayor
Promises of overhaul hampered by legislative delays and interdepartmental rows, finds public accounts committee
Figures obtained via freedom of information laws come as water pollution rises up political agenda
The UK company’s dash for cash is for a good cause
London-listed group announces £60bn investment programme over next 5 years
Party plans to create new body to avoid delays and overspending on big projects such as HS2
England chief medical officer Chris Whitty backs report calling for improvements by water companies and Whitehall
Industry lobby group criticises Ofwat for ‘slow’ and ‘inflexible’ processes that delay vital infrastructure
Michael Flacks wants to transform the facility into a cargo, repair and maintenance hub
Ofwat encourages debt-laden utilities to set up entities to deliver reservoirs and pipelines
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