Awards backed

Thames Water is to sponsor the 2013 Institute of Water National Innovation Awards.
Now in their third year, the awards were inspired by Professor Martin Cave’s review of competition and innovation in the water markets.
Rupert Kruger, head of innovation at the water company, said: “We welcome the chance to shine a light on the creative and innovative people who will generate the bright ideas we need to adopt for the future.”
Awards will be presented at a dinner in Edinburgh next May.