UTILITY company Northumbrian Water last night announced it had put measures in place allowing it to be listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) on Tuesday.

The water group has published its listing particulars ahead of its proposed admission.

Trading is expected to start on the main market at 8am.

Listing on the full market, expected to be the FTSE 250, will not raise any additional money for the firm, neither will it affect the holdings of shareholders.

John Cuthbert, Northumbrian Water managing director, said: "Today is a significant day in our corporate history as we move to the main market of the London Stock Exchange. When we floated on Aim in May, we indicated that this move to the official list would happen as soon as reasonably practicable and I am pleased that we have been able to complete the process so swiftly.

"We look forward to life on the official list and continuing to deliver value for both our customers and shareholders."