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GBP 200 million to UK FOR improvement of water and wastewater infrastructure

Brussels, 22/11/2004 (Agence Europe) - The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending GBP 200 million to United Utilities Water for the improvement of water and wastewater infrastructure in the North West of England. The project consists of numerous water supply and wastewater schemes located in the North West of England - a number located in regional development areas - that are included in the company's regulated capital programme for the 2005-2010 period. The aim is to enhance...

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A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
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THE DAY IN POLITICS
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(EU) EU/DEFENCE: Nearly EUR 20 million for 2005 and already a full work programme for European Defence Agency
(EU) EU/IRAN/NUCLEAR: EU25 impatiently await first results of IAEA inspections
(EU) EU/UKRAINE: EU very concerned about presidential elections and calls on authorities to "review electoral process and its results"
(EU) EU/CHINA: No decision on embargo on arms sales but EU is ready to send "positive signal" 8 December
(EU) EU/RUSSIA: EU insists on unity on "four spaces" but is prepared to be flexible on implementation
(EU) EU/MIDDLE EAST: Palestinian presidential election priority of priorities according to Solana
(EU) EU/IRAN: Agreement to suspend Iran's uranium enrichment activities takes effect in climate of tension revived by us accusations
(EU) UE/IRAQ: Ferrero-Waldner, Bot and Solana in Charm el-Cheikh
(EU) EU/PALESTINE: Rocard leads election observation missions
(EU) EU/TRADE:
(EU) EU/EP/BARROSO COMMISSION/BARROT: Jacques Barrot explains his position to president Borrell, who sends his letter to political groups - president Barroso would have found explanations "useful" earlier
(EU) EP/IVORY COAST: Parliament criticises "Licorne" operation for not having European component
(EU) EP/ERITREA: Parliament calls on Council to begin consultations
(EU) EP/CHINA: EP in favour of special EU representative for Tibetan issues
(EU) EP/CONSTITUTION/GREENS/EFA: Greens wish to gain citizens' support for "first amendment" aimed at "extending European democracy"
(EU) EP/PES: Socialist Summit on 26 and 27 November in Madrid
(EU) EP/TURKEY/PES: Delegation headed by Martin Schulz on visit
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(EU) EU/AGRICULTURE-FISHERIES COUNCIL: Fisheries aid post 2007, EU/Norway agreement and Baltic Sea on agenda of Tuesday's meeting
(EU) EU/AGRICULTURE: Ten Member States come together to protect sugar production in many regions
(EU) EU/ANIMAL WELFARE: Council compromise on improving animal transport conditions
(EU) EU/UNITED STATES: Commission welcomes American decision to withdraw anti-dumping law ruled against by WTO in 2000, although overdue
(EU) EU/STABILITY PACT:
(EU) EU/ACP: Joint Parliamentary Assembly calls for political mobilisation for more active cooperation in fight against poverty
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Commission opposed to Electricidade de Portugal and ENI (Italy) buying out Gas de Portugal
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Authorisation depending on Bayer's takeover conditions of Roche Consumer Health
(EU) UE/COMPETITION:
(EU) UE/COMPETITION:
(EU) EP/OMBUDSMAN: Ombudsman asks Council to hold sessions in public when it exercises legislative competency - parliament pleased with European ombudsman's work
(EU) EP/LICHTENSTEIN/ANDORRA:
(EU) EP/BALKANS:
(EU) EU/HEALTH:
(EU) EU/TAXATION: Commission extends deadline for answers to questionnaire on corporation tax till 31 December 2004
(EU) EU/EIB: EUR 250 million in France to upgrade ASF's motorway network
(EU) EU/EIB: GBP 200 million to UK FOR improvement of water and wastewater infrastructure
(EU) EU/EIB: EUR 157 million loan for renewable energy in Iceland
(EU) EU/FINANCIAL SERVICES: Consultation of impact of "Lamfalussy" approach to the representative securities market
(EU) EU/CULTURE: EMO claims Culture 2007 does not answer expectations of music industry
(EU) EU/YOUTH: Youth Forum welcomes initiative of French, German, Spanish and Swedish governments to include "European Youth Pact" in Lisbon Strategy
(EU) EU/COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS/TURKEY: Committee calls for joint consultative committee to be set up
(EU) EU/COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS: Committee calls for clarification of public-private partnerships
(EU) EU/COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS: For a Community legal instrument for "Trans-European" cooperation
(EU) EU/HEALTH:
WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT
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