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Water UK and British Beer & Pub Association urge operators to apply imminently for beer disposal

Gardeners urged to ditch the evening sprinkler as peak water demand surges

The record dry weather is bringing record peaks in water demand.

Be “water aware” - tips for people at home

In the record sunny weather, water companies and the campaign group Waterwise are providing tips for the public to manage the higher demand for water.

Minister thanks water industry key workers

Andrex Washlets join the fight against fatbergs as they get official ‘Fine to Flush’ approval

Average water and sewerage bills for England and Wales to fall by £17 in 2020/21

Don’t create a Turkeyberg this Christmas, public urged

Response to Ofwat’s Final Determinations announcement

Reaction to John McDonnell’s speech on plans to prioritise the nationalisation of the water industry

Fantasy figures on water costs from Labour

Risk, disruption and enormous cost – what the Institute for Fiscal Studies says about Labour’s nationalisation plans

Water industry takes significant first step in drive to be carbon zero

Great Britain second highest rated in the world for water and sewerage services

"Bad for the environment, bad for customers, and bad for the economy" - Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts on Labour's manifesto nationalisation pledge

Number of English bathing waters classed as ‘excellent’ hits record high

New Chief Executive for Water UK

Water UK’s new chief executive is Christine McGourty, who will join the water and sewerage industry’s trade body on 16th December 2019.

Each UK household to lose up to £1000 from nationalisation

Households in the UK could lose an average of nearly £1000 each under Labour’s nationalisation plans, according to a new study by economic consultants NERA.