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How Increasing UK Water Scarcity Could Impact Your Business

The issue of water scarcity in the UK is often overshadowed by headlines about flooding and pollution. But an announceme...

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New Ofwat Rules To Bring More Accountability To Water Suppliers

The UK water industry is entering a new phase of accountability. Recent regulatory changes from Ofwat, including new rul...

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Why UK Businesses Must Rethink Water Procurement In 2026

An article in Water Magazine by the Chief Executive of the Water Industry Commission for Scotland highlights a clear rea...

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What The Water Smart Growth Board Means For UK Businesses & Water Costs

Water Magazine reports that a new Water Smart Growth Board (WSGB) has been established to support sustainable housing de...

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Why Do Data Centres Need To Improve How They Manage Water Use?

A report by the Water Research Centre has called for a new framework to better manage water use in data centres.  The s...

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What Lessons Can Businesses Take From The WaterSure Reforms?

Government reforms to the WaterSure scheme announced in March 2026 have once again brought water affordability into shar...

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How Can Your Business Help To Improve Water Quality?

The issue of water pollution across the UK has been a high-profile topic in recent years. The 2024 general election saw ...

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How to switch business water supplier?

This guide will help you understand whether you are eligible to switch business water supplier and how to switch. Now, o...

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How Can You Help Your Supply Chain Handle Water Stress?

Water stress is an issue that is increasingly affecting the UK. While the winter may have brought persistent rain and fl...

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Why Is There A Governance Gap In The Business Water Sector?

Following half a decade of strife, turmoil, chaos and disappointment in the water sector, 2026 is set to be the year whe...

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How Do Water Outages Affect Businesses And What Can You Do?

While prolonged water outages are rare in the UK, when they do happen they have significant consequences for both local ...

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Is A Severe Lack Of Water The Forgotten Iranian Crisis?

Iran is a country that seldom produces good news stories. Attention in recent months has been focused on its conflict wi...

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