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  • PRESS RELEASE : Joint statement by the Iraq Economic Contact Group [October 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : Joint statement by the Iraq Economic Contact Group [October 2022]

    The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 14 October 2022.

    The UK and Japan co-hosted a meeting on economic reform and climate action in Iraq at the Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group.

    The Iraq Economic Contact Group (IECG) met today with Iraqi representatives in Washington DC. Representatives from Iraq, the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and G7 discussed Iraq’s economic challenges and opportunities and the need for significant economic reform.

    Despite some progress achieved under the current government in a challenging context, Iraq continues to face daunting medium and long-term economic challenges which are compounded by the negative impacts of climate change – including water scarcity, desertification, drought, and soaring temperatures. The IECG encourages the Government of Iraq to drive forward an ambitious economic reform agenda and take decisive climate action.

    Iraq’s economic reform and recovery, the consolidation of its democracy, and increasing the participation of women and girls in all aspects of the country’s economic and political life, are all key to promoting stability not only in Iraq but also in the region.

    Diversifying the economy and building an inclusive and dynamic private sector to complement the hydrocarbon industry will promote macroeconomic resilience and provide opportunities and livelihoods for the people of Iraq. This will require reforms that improve the business environment, modernise the financial sector, strengthen macroeconomic stability and public financial management, and fight against corruption; catalysing growth and creating the building blocks for the private sector to thrive.

    Investing Iraq’s oil revenues prudently – through good governance, effective fiscal management, and transparency – will be important to rebuilding and climate-proofing infrastructure and improving basic services, creating the foundations for sustainable growth.

    The IECG remains committed to supporting the Government of Iraq to tackle Iraq’s important economic and social challenges.

  • PRESS RELEASE : Political Honours conferred [October 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : Political Honours conferred [October 2022]

    The press release issued by Downing Street on 14 October 2022.

    The King has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knighthood be conferred upon John Whittingdale OBE MP and James (Jake) Berry MP and that the honour of Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George be conferred upon James Duddridge MP.

    The Prime Minister has recommended these honours to the King, further to advice from the former Prime Minister, Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP.

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    Rt Hon James Jacob BERRY MP

    Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen; Minister without Portfolio and Chairman of the Conservative Party; former Minister of State for the Northern Powerhouse and Local Growth. For political and public service to the North of England.

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    Rt Hon John WHITTINGDALE OBE MP

    Member of Parliament for Maldon, former Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. For political and public service.

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    James DUDDRIDGE MP

    Member for Rochford and Southend East; Minister of State for International Trade; former Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Africa, for DEXEU, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury, and Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Prime Minister. For political and public service.

  • PRESS RELEASE : Political Peerages 2022 [October 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : Political Peerages 2022 [October 2022]

    The press release issued by Downing Street on 14 October 2022.

    The King has been graciously pleased to signify His intention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life upon the undermentioned:

    Nominations from the former Leader of the Conservative and Unionist Party

    1. Angie Bray – Formerly Member of Parliament for Ealing Central and Acton, and leader of the Conservative Group in the London Assembly.
    2. Graham Evans – Formerly Member of Parliament for Weaver Vale.
    3. Sir Michael Hintze – Businessman, founder of the Hintze Family Charitable Foundation; Trustee of the National Gallery.
    4. Stewart Jackson – Formerly Member of Parliament for Peterborough, and Special Adviser at the Department for Exiting the European Union.
    5. Kate Lampard CBE – Chair of GambleAware; Lead Non-Executive Director of the Department for Health and Social Care.
    6. Dr Sheila Lawlor – Founder and Director of Research at Politeia.
    7. Dr Ruth Lea CBE – Economist, former civil servant and think tank director.
    8. Dr Dambisa Moyo – economist and author; formerly Commissioner for the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities.
    9. Teresa O’Neill OBE – Leader of the Council in the London Borough of Bexley; Vice Chair on London Councils; Deputy Chair of the Local Government Association.
    10. Professor Andrew Roberts – historian and journalist; Founder-President of the Cliveden Literary Festival.
    11. Dr Cleveland Anthony Sewell CBE – formerly Chair of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities; Chair of Generating Genius.
    12. Rt Hon Sir Nicholas Soames – formerly Member of Parliament for Mid Sussex, and Minister of State for the Armed Forces.
    13. Sir Hugo Swire – formerly Member of Parliament for East Devon, and Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

    Nominations from the Leader of the Labour Party

    1. Sonny Leong CBE – Co-Founder and Co-Chair of SME4Labour.
    2. Frances O’Grady – General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress of the UK.
    3. David Prentis – President of Public Services International and formerly Secretary General of Unison.
    4. Kuldip Singh Sahota – Labour Councillor for Malinslee & Dawley Bank.
    5. Ruth Smeeth – Formerly Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent North.
    6. Sharon Taylor OBE – Labour Leader of Stevenage Borough Council.
    7. Dr Fiona Twycross – Deputy Mayor of London for Fire and Resilience.
    8. Thomas Watson – formerly Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.

    Nominations from the Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party

    1. Peter Weir – formerly Minister for Education in the Northern Ireland Executive.

    Nominations for non-affiliated Peerages

    1. Dame Arlene Foster – formerly First Minister of Northern Ireland.
    2. Professor Guglielmo Verdirame QC – barrister and Professor of International Law at King’s College London.

    Nominations for Crossbench Peerages

    1. Sir Peter Hendy – Chair of Network Rail.
    2. Air Chief Marshall Sir Stuart Peach – Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to the Western Balkans and formerly Chief of Defence Staff.

    The Prime Minister recommended this list to the King, further to advice from the former Prime Minister, Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP.

  • PRESS RELEASE : Disruptive fans banned from World Cup in Qatar [October 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : Disruptive fans banned from World Cup in Qatar [October 2022]

    The press release issued by the Home Office on 14 October 2022.

    Measures to prevent disruptive and violent football fans subject to football banning orders in England and Wales from travelling to the World Cup in Qatar come into effect from today.

    From 10 November the 1,308 people subject to a football banning order will be required to hand in their UK passports to the police until the end of the tournament, facing up to 6 months in prison and an unlimited fine if they fail to do so or attempt to travel to Qatar and neighbouring countries.

    Passports will be returned to individuals after the final match of the tournament. If they wish to travel to other countries during this period, they will need to seek permission to hold on to their passports and will be subject to thorough checks.

    As part of a targeted operation at ports, police will also be able to intercept known troublemakers who are likely to cause further disruption to stop them from attending the tournament. If they are caught attempting to travel, they will face a banning order court hearing within 24 hours.

    Police officers in the UK and Qatar will gather intelligence during the tournament, with fans causing disruption during the World Cup risking arrest or being handed a football banning order on their return to the UK.

    This is part of wider action the government has taken to crack down on violence and disorder at football matches, which includes extending football banning orders to cover the women’s domestic game and football-related online hate crime, and the imminent extension to Class A drug offences at matches.

    The police also continue to take action, with over 2,100 arrests made and 516 new football banning orders issued in the 2021 to 2022 season.

  • PRESS RELEASE : Painting of 18th century cricketers at risk of leaving the UK [October 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : Painting of 18th century cricketers at risk of leaving the UK [October 2022]

    The press release issued by the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on 14 October 2022.

    A temporary export bar has been placed on The Cricketers (Ralph Izard & Friends) by Benjamin West, worth £1,215,000.

    Export bar is to allow time for a UK gallery or institution to acquire the painting.

    West is famed for The Death of Nelson and this painting shows the evolution of cricket from a rustic to noble sport during the 1700s
    The Cricketers (Ralph Izard & Friends) by Benjamin West is at risk of leaving the country unless a buyer can be found.

    The Cricketers shows five wealthy American men playing cricket, possibly at Kew, while visiting the UK to study in the 1700s.

    The painting is regarded as one of the most important works depicting early cricket and shows that by the 1750s the sport had evolved from the rustic game played in the 1720s to one taken up by the aristocracy.

    West is best known for his work The Death of Nelson which shows the great British naval hero Lord Nelson on the deck of his ship, Victory, at the Battle of Trafalgar.

    Arts Minister Stuart Andrew said:

    Cricket is enjoyed by millions of people across the world and this fascinating painting tells the story of the rise of the sport during the 18th century.

    It is a wonderful and rare depiction of the early development of one of our most loved games. I hope a buyer comes forward to save the work for the nation so we can give it another innings in the UK.

    The Minister’s decision follows the advice of the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest.

    The Committee noted that the painting came at a crucial period of the development of cricket as an elite sport and it was a rare depiction of an early game of cricket. The Committee also suggested that identifying the background to the painting, would be an interesting research avenue and would add to its historical importance.

    Committee Member Professor Mark Hallett said:

    Together with its interest as a sporting painting, West’s picture is notable for being a rare group portrait of young colonial Americans in England. This kind of work, known as a ‘conversation piece’, was more commonly commissioned by British aristocrats to mark their Grand Tour through Italy. Here, however, the format is repurposed to fit the needs of a group of wealthy American friends who were studying in Britain in the early 1760s.

    The Cricketers powerfully demonstrates the extent to which these men were happy to identify themselves with what was often described as the ‘mother country’; some twelve years later, however, their world and their allegiances were to be thrown into flux by the American Revolution. West’s picture, made in his mid-twenties and one of the very first he produced on arriving in London in 1763, also illustrates the developing talents of an artist who was to enjoy great fame later in his career, and who became the second President of the Royal Academy of Arts in 1792.

    The Committee made its recommendation on the grounds that the painting is of outstanding significance to the study of Britain’s relationship to America in the 18th century.

    The decision on the export licence application for the painting will be deferred for a period ending on 13th April 2023 inclusive. At the end of the first deferral period owners will have a consideration period of 15 business days to consider any offer(s) to purchase the painting at the recommended price of £1,215,000. The second deferral period will commence following the signing of an Option Agreement and will last for three months.

  • PRESS RELEASE : Food security – EU contributes €100 million to IMF’s Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust to support vulnerable African, Caribbean and Pacific countries [October 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : Food security – EU contributes €100 million to IMF’s Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust to support vulnerable African, Caribbean and Pacific countries [October 2022]

    The press release issued by the European Commission on 14 October 2022.

    Today, the EU signed a €100 million grant agreement (about US$97.2 million) for the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT). These funds will allow the IMF to make about €630 million worth of zero interest loans for PRGT-eligible African, Caribbean and Pacific countries (ACP) facing balance of payments difficulties. Access to affordable finance is key to help these countries address the economic and food crisis situation worsened by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. The EU’s contribution is part of Team Europe’s response to the crisis as it complements pledges by EU Member States to channel Special Drawing Rights (SDR) to the IMF’s Trusts for on-lending and their grants to the IMF’s PRGT Subsidy Account. Team Europe has so far pledged to channel SDRs contributions equivalent to about $23 billion.

    Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, said: “Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has made many African, Caribbean and Pacific countries more vulnerable at a time when they were still struggling with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, and millions of people are pushed into poverty and hunger. With our contribution to the IMF’s Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust, we want to help them address this crisis and avoid further deepening of inequalities. Today’s signature also marks our commitment as Team Europe to multilateral solutions to tackle today’s most pressing challenges. Our partnership with the IMF is of key relevance in this regard.”

    Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni, said: “The economic shockwaves from Russia’s war against Ukraine are hitting low-income countries hardest, spurring demand for concessional loans from the IMF’s Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust. It is essential that we maximise the resources available for this key financing tool. With today’s €100 million contribution, the Commission is playing its part and complementing the on-lending of EU Member States’ Special Drawing Rights. These efforts bring us closer to the G20 global ambition of $100 billion of voluntary contributions to vulnerable countries, a target we must strive collectively to achieve.”

    Managing Director of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva said: “I am very grateful to the EU and its Member States for their continued support to low-income countries facing crisis after crisis. Its grant contribution today of €100 million will help to subsidize PRGT loans and support our provision of zero-interest lending to our most vulnerable members. I urge other countries to also contribute to the PRGT so we can support our members during these difficult times.”

    Access to concessional/zero-interest loans provides affordable finance that increases liquidity and available budgetary resources in countries facing balance of payments difficulties, helping them to achieve, maintain, or restore a stable and sustainable macroeconomic and fiscal position. It also prevents depletion of international reserves, supports the import of essential goods and putting in place adequate social protection schemes for the most vulnerable. Concessional support through the PRGT is interest-free, with maturities up to 10 years.

    Background

    This announcement is part of the broader €600 million package already announced from the reserves under the 10th and 11th European Development Funds to address the current food security crisis in ACP countries further aggravated by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. The package has three components that are complementary and mutually reinforcing, supporting: food production and resilience of food systems (€350 million), humanitarian assistance (€150 million) and macro-economic support through the IMF’s PRGT (€100 million). With the additional €600 million, the EU expects to allocate for food security and food systems programmes in partner countries €7.7 billion until 2024 worldwide.

    The IMF provides broad support to low-income countries through surveillance and capacity-building activities, as well as concessional financial support to help them achieve, maintain, or restore a stable and sustainable macroeconomic position consistent with strong and durable poverty reduction and growth.

  • PRESS RELEASE : ‘British government must work with EU in good faith’ – Declan Kearney [October 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : ‘British government must work with EU in good faith’ – Declan Kearney [October 2022]

    The press release issued by Sinn Fein on 14 October 2022.

    Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney has welcomed the commitment of the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade to resolve the issues surrounding the protocol.

    Speaking following a meeting with German MEP Bernard Lange and the influential Committee on International Trade, the South Antrim MLA said:

    “Today’s meeting is a clear signal from our European partners of their determination to resolve the issues around the protocol.

    “This determination from the European Parliament must be matched with a similar resolve from the British government to reach agreement on any outstanding issues.

    “It is crucial now that the British government engages in good faith, constructive negotiations with the European Union and that they abandon the reckless approach of the past.

    “In our discussions this morning, I told the committee that the protocol protects people and businesses here across the north from the damage caused by Brexit and that the protocol continues to help in the creation of jobs and attracting investment.

    “In the current economic climate and with the worrying forecasts about what may be coming down the line, the Protocol must be built upon and protected rather than undermined. I emphasised that there is no credible alternative to the Protocol and that it must be allowed to work properly.

    “At a time when we are enduring an unprecedented cost of living crisis, our businesses, farmers and families cannot afford to lose access to both the British and European markets with access to more than 500 million people.”

  • PRESS RELEASE : Cabinet and Ministerial Reshuffle Statement [October 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : Cabinet and Ministerial Reshuffle Statement [October 2022]

    The press release issued by Downing Street on 14 October 2022.

    The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments:

    • Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP as Chancellor of the Exchequer
    • Rt Hon Edward Argar MP as Chief Secretary to the Treasury
    • Rt Hon Chris Philp MP as Paymaster General, and Minister for the Cabinet Office
  • PRESS RELEASE : International Day of the Girl – Joint statement to the OSCE [October 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : International Day of the Girl – Joint statement to the OSCE [October 2022]

    The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 14 October 2022.

    Ambassador Jocelyn Kinnear from Canada marks International Day of the Girl, and urges that human rights of all girls must be respected.

    Mr Chair,

    I am delivering this statement on behalf of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and my own country, Canada.

    On October 11th, the global community commemorated the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl. In 2012, Canada tabled UNGA resolution 66/170 whereby states agreed to dedicate this day to celebrating the voices and power of girls, championing their rights worldwide, and reflecting on the challenges they continue to face because of their gender.

    Over the past ten years, we have seen a growing recognition that the empowerment of and investment in girls is integral to achieving each of the Sustainable Development Goals. We have acknowledged repeatedly that the meaningful participation of girls in decisions that affect them is essential to breaking cycles of discrimination and violence. OSCE participating States have consistently underlined that gender equality and ending violence against women and girls is vital to fulfilling OSCE commitments. Through the Women, Peace and Security and Youth, Peace and Security agendas, we have accepted that it is impossible to achieve lasting peace if you exclude half of society from the process.

    Over the past ten years, we have witnessed girls acting as agents of change in their communities and far beyond. They are leading the way as students, entrepreneurs, volunteers and activists, and proving that you are never too young to shape the future and improve the lives of others.

    Yet, girls remain at risk and their voices are too often ignored.

    The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified existing gender inequalities. It has put girls at higher risk of early marriage due to a combination of economic shocks, school closures and interruptions in reproductive health services. Up to 10 million girls worldwide are at risk of child marriage.

    Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine is having a devastating impact on the safety and security of women and girls. The aggression against Ukraine must end.

    Mr Chair, we know that violence against women and girls further escalates in both scale and severity in situations of conflict and crisis. The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, ODIHR and the OSCE Moscow Mechanism have documented egregious cases of sexual and gender based violence perpetrated against women and girls by Russian troops. Women and girls make up the majority of the almost 14 million IDPs and refugees who have been driven from their homes by Russian aggression. Women and girls are the most at risk for human trafficking. All of these risks are exacerbated where there are intersectional vulnerabilities such as for persons with disabilities; LGBTQI people; and members of racial and ethnic minorities.

    Outside the OSCE region, in Iran, we have witnessed the reprehensible detention and death of a young woman, Mahsa Amini, as a direct result of the systemic repression of women and girls in Iran. In the ensuing weeks, we have witnessed the courage of young Iranian women and girls – and the men and boys who have joined them as allies – as they have peacefully protested and fought for their human rights and for their rightful role in Iranian society and government. We stand in solidarity with Iranian women and girls.

    Mr Chair, we know what needs to be done. The human rights of all girls must be respected. They must be heard and given a meaningful voice in decision-making.

    We must ensure that girls are not attacked, violated, abused or silenced. Our future depends upon it.

    Thank you very much Mr Chair.

     

  • PRESS RELEASE : National Drought Group forecasts drought may remain beyond spring 2023 [October 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : National Drought Group forecasts drought may remain beyond spring 2023 [October 2022]

    The press release issued by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on 14 October 2022.

    Average rainfall levels over winter will still not be sufficient to avoid impending drought or drought conditions next year, the National Drought Group has forecast.

    At a meeting today (14 October), chaired by Environment Agency Chief Executive Sir James Bevan, members discussed projections for a dry autumn and winter on the water, agriculture and environment sectors in 2023. Many water companies have suggested impending drought or drought conditions will remain beyond spring in some areas– notably in parts of the South West, South East, East and Yorkshire and East Midlands – if rainfall is below average.

    The group, made up of senior decision-makers from the Environment Agency, government, water companies and key farming and environmental groups, also discussed actions needed over the next six months to sustain essential water supplies in preparation for spring/summer next year. This will include water companies implementing their drought plans and accelerating infrastructure plans to improve resilience of water supplies. Amongst other actions, the Environment Agency will manage water abstraction licences, take decisions on drought permits and operating its water transfer schemes.

    NDG members heard that:

    • Water companies expect water resources to recover to either normal or recovering conditions by spring if we receive average rainfall – but several companies forecast that some supply areas will still remain in drought or impending drought conditions.
    • The lack of moisture in soils led to significant agricultural impacts and reduced water availability for farmers this year. Winter refill of farm storage reservoirs may be constrained if there is below average rainfall this winter
    • Even with typical rainfall over winter, we could still see environmental impacts in 2023 due to a lag in the environmental response to the dry weather. These include impacts on fish populations, and a higher number of environmental incidents such as fish rescues being needed as a result of lower river flows.
    • All sectors must plan for all scenarios, continue using water wisely and maximise access to water for all sectors and the environment.

    Projections were presented by the Environment Agency on behalf of contributing NDG members such as the water companies, the NFU and Canal and Rivers Trust.

    Alongside this, the latest monthly national water situation report, published by the EA today, shows that for the first time in six months, September rainfall across England as a whole reached average levels. However, due to soils remaining drier than usual, this has made little or no difference to reservoir levels and most of the country remains in drought.

    River and groundwater levels remain low and reservoir stocks continue to decrease at all the reservoirs the Environment Agency reports on.

    Essential water supplies remain safe, but recent rainfall has not changed the underlying drought situation caused by the prolonged dry weather of the last several months.

    EA Chief Executive and NDG chair, Sir James Bevan said:

    “Our lives, livelihoods and nature all depend on one thing – water. Climate change and population growth mean we need to take action now to ensure we have enough over the coming decades to manage everyday supplies, and more intense drought events.

    “We have a plan to do that and delivering it will require all of us to work together – government, water companies, regulators, farmers and businesses, and each of us as individuals. The Environment Agency is determined to do its part.”

    Water Minister Trudy Harrison said:

    “The record-breaking temperatures, unusually low rainfall and widespread drought the country has experienced this year are a reminder that we need to adapt to ensure our water supplies are resilient and secure in future.

    “The work of the National Drought Group is ensuring that we can manage down the risk of continuing drought conditions, so that the impact is less severe for all of us.”

    In addition to the actions already being taken by the Environment Agency to manage the impacts of the drought, it has recently approved the following water company drought permits:

    • A drought permit for South West Water to manage the abstraction of water from the Tamar Lakes in Cornwall;
    • A drought permit for South East Water to manage the abstraction of water from the Ardingly (River Ouse) reservoir.

    The following drought permits have recently been submitted to the Environment Agency by water companies:

    • Yorkshire Water has applied for drought permits to conserve water by reducing the flows out of the North West group of reservoirs;
    • Thames Water has applied for a drought permit to manage the abstraction of water from the River Thames to help refill Farmoor reservoir;
    • Thames has applied for two further drought permits to manage the abstraction of water from groundwater at Baunton and Meysey Hampton;
    • Severn Trent has applied for a drought permit for reservoirs in Derwent Valley.

    Ensuring long term water security

    The NDG’s projections place more focus than ever on the actions that must be taken now to enhance resilience to dry periods and the Environment Agency is redoubling its efforts to secure long term water security.

    The National Framework for Water Resources (NFWR), launched by the Environment Agency in 2020 and agreed with the other regulators, the government and the water companies, sets out the scale of action needed to ensure resilient supplies and an improved water environment.

    The NDG noted that many of the actions needed to ensure long term water security, notably the investment in new water infrastructure, will also play an important part in driving growth for the country as a whole. Members identified a set of actions to help accelerate delivery of that infrastructure and the water security it will help to ensure.

    The NDG will meet again later this autumn to assess the latest position and take further action as necessary.

    Further information:

    Attendees at today’s NDG meeting:

    • AHDB
    • Angling Trust
    • Cabinet Office
    • CLA
    • Canal and River Trust
    • Consumer Council for Water
    • DLUHC
    • Defra
    • DWI
    • Environment Agency
    • HTA
    • Met Office
    • MOSL
    • National Farmers Union
    • Ofwat
    • UKHSA
    • Natural England
    • Water UK
    • Welsh Government
    • UKWRC
    • National Framework WR Steering group
    • Water companies
    • Affinity Water
    • Anglian Water
    • Bristol Water
    • DCWW
    • Northumbria Water
    • Portsmouth Water
    • SES
    • Severn Trent
    • Southern Water
    • South East Water
    • South Staffs Water
    • South West Water
    • Thames Water
    • United Utilities
    • Yorkshire Water
    • Wessex Water