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Water UK publish Frontier Economics report into productivity

Water UK have commissioned Frontier Economics, with Professor David Saal of Loughborough University, to assess productivity in the English water sector since privatisation.

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England's bathing waters maintain high standards

The Department for Environment, has announced today that 98.3% of bathing waters in England met the tough standards for water quality in 2017.

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Latest developer services results published

The latest figures on the levels of performance achieved by English and Welsh water companies in delivering developer services have been published by Water UK.

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Water and energy join up to give more help to customers

A major new initiative by the water and energy sectors will ensure more customers get the right help from their utility providers when they need it.

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Water UK response to WWF 'Flushed Away' report

Water UK has responded to WWF's 'Flushed Away' report.

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Water UK response to Jeremy Corbyn's speech at Labour Party Conference 2017

Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts has responded to Jeremy Corbyn's speech at the Labour Party Conference.

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The water industry has come a long way since privatisation

Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts has responded to John McDonnell's speech at the Labour Party Conference.

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All-time low in written complaints to water companies

CCWater's latest complaints report reveals an all-time low in the number of written complaints made to water companies, after a significant fall in unwanted contacts by water customers since 2010.

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More support for vulnerable customers

A report from the Consumer Council for Water shows that the number of customers receiving help from water companies to pay their bills has risen by 93%.

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Water UK supports #binit4beaches

Water UK is supporting #binit4beaches this summer. Wet wipes and other hygiene products do not break down after being flushed and can cause havoc in the sewers and the natural environment. Remember, only flush the 3Ps: Pee, Poo and Paper.

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Discover Water updated with 2016/17 information

The water sector’s dashboard of information, DiscoverWater.co.uk, has been updated with the latest information from water companies, Ofwat, Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, and Consumer Council for Water.

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Latest developer services standards results

The latest figures on the levels of performance achieved by English and Welsh water companies in delivering developer services have been published by Water UK

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Water UK response to Ofwat PR19 methodology consultation launch

Commenting on Ofwat’s launch of consultation on methodology for PR19, Michael Roberts, Chief Executive of Water UK, said: “Today’s launch is a significant milestone in the forthcoming price review for water companies in England and Wales for the period 2020 to 2025

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WaterSafe moving house campaign

The moving house guide has been launched by WaterSafe, the UK national accreditation body for approved plumbers, which has the full backing of and the UK water industry

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Hot weather guidance

Remember to stay hydrated in the hot weather. High temperatures can leave us vulnerable to dehydration. UK tap water is among the best in the world and now is a vital time to keep yourself topped up with it.

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New connections services charging

Water UK has published the responses to the Water UK new connections charging consultation. T

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Water UK appoints new directors

Two new directors will be joining Water UK in September as part of a re-structuring of the organisation. Rae Stewart is to become Director of Corporate Affairs and Stuart Colville will join as Director of Strategy.

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Water UK response to Labour Party manifesto

The Labour Party has launched their manifesto today (16 May 2017). Water UK has responded to the plans within the manifesto.