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Environment Agency water enforcement team increases by almost fivefold since 2023
Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions.
The public is urged to remain vigilant
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a speech at the Economist Water Summit in London.
999 call sees 2 held, and lorry and devices seized. Latest arrests in Environment Agency purge on illegal waste
Emma Hardy spoke with EA officers on the ground to learn more about the response.
Intensive surveys by the Environment Agency has found the native white clawed crayfish population in Northumberland has survived a major incident.
Fisheries management plans secure the long-term sustainability of UK fish stocks
• UK hosted nature summit ends with agreement of a Business & Biodiversity Assessment to shape private sector action on nature
Multi-agency operation into suspected illegal waste dumping in Liverpool results in arrest and vehicle seizure.
Two people were arrested on 5 February 2026 as part of an ongoing Environment Agency investigation.
The Environment Agency has completed a flood scheme which will reduce flood risk for 333 properties and unlocks £75 million regeneration opportunities.
Court order blocks access to land near Skipton to prevent dumping of illegal waste.
Environment Agency shuts down illegal waste site at Power Station Road in Minster, Isle of Sheppey. Access blocked to prevent further waste entering the site.
Roger and Angela Smith were found guilty of unpermitted storage and disposal of waste and now must repay £600,000 under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs Emma Reynolds spoke at IBPES-12 on Tuesday 3 February
A new nutrient planning tool has been launched to match nutrients to crop and soil need, cutting waste, supporting productivity, and protecting watercourses.
Funding will support repair, maintenance and long-term projects.
Letter from the Animal Sentience Committee on the welfare implications of the different definitions of ‘animals’ in UK law.
A further arrest made as part of Environment Agency investigation, supported by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit.
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