Press releases

Legislation ‘to improve water industry’ will be a win for customer choice, says Business Stream

9 May 2013

Mark Powles, chief executive of Business Stream, has welcomed the announcement in the Queen’s Speech that legislation will be introduced to improve the water industry.

Scotland's businesses reap the rewards of five years of water competition

23 April 2013

England in line to create full competition following Scottish success.

Bernard Matthews switches English site water supply to Business Stream

21 February 2013

East Anglian turkey producer Bernard Matthews has switched its water supply provider for its Suffolk production site to Business Stream, Scotland’s largest retailer of non-household water and waste water services.

Business Stream response to Efra Select Committee report on Draft Water Bill

4 February 2013

A report into the Draft Water Bill, issued today (Friday) by the Efra Select Committee, provides fresh momentum for a competitive non-domestic water retail market which will benefit customers in England, according to Mark Powles, chief executive of Business Stream.

Business Stream water benchmarking tool among worlds best

18 December 2012

Business Stream’s water benchmark calculator has been highlighted as one of the world’s best water efficiency tools after an in-depth UK Government review.

How to prevent your business being caught out in this years big freeze

13 December 2012

After 2010 brought with it the coldest winter in over 100 years, many were warning of another difficult festive period in 2011.

Business Stream appoints former SSE water director to lead English water market growth

1 October 2012

David Seymour - Business Stream

Business Stream, Scotland’s largest supplier of non-domestic water and waste water services, has hired former SSE Water (Scottish and Southern Energy Water) director David Seymour as it prepares for full market opening in England.

Business Stream urges Western Isles and Skye firms to use water wisely after low rainfall depletes reservoirs

28 August 2012

Business Stream, Scotland’s largest supplier of non-domestic water and waste water services, has provided more than 450 free water efficiency packs for businesses and public bodies in the Western Isles and Skye after water sources in the area were depleted by low levels of rainfall.

Business Stream urges Stornoway firms to use water wisely after low rainfall depletes reservoirs

12 July 2012

Business Stream, Scotland’s largest supplier of non-domestic water and waste water services, has urged businesses and public bodies in the Stornoway area to use water efficiently as low rainfall depleted sources.

Customers must drive English water market reform

10 July 2012

Customers should drive the creation of a new competitive water market in England, according to Mark Powles, chief executive of Business Stream, Scotland’s largest provider of non-domestic water and waste water services.