Its investigation found the merger would likely result in higher cost or lower quality services for councils, with knock-on effects for taxpayers, as well as businesses across the UK

The deal is aimed at resolving anti-trust concerns

Households have been urged to cut their water consumption in the wake of hosepipe bans

Wastewater will power thousands of homes in Sydney

The €5m initiative aims to promote adequate water, wastewater, solid waste and industrial emissions management in the Southern Mediterranean region

The European Commission said it has concerns certain companies may have violated EU antitrust regulations that prohibit cartels and restrictive business practices

Mr Gosden, who spent 12 years at Thames Water in a variety of senior executive positions, will take on the new role from 1st July 2022

The funding will enable companies and utilities to implement measures for protection against a more extreme climate and other disasters

The project is believed to be the largest purpose-built Nereda process plant in Europe

Three-in-ten are flushing wet wipes, new survey finds