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A statement of ambition on upcoming plastic pollution treaty negotiations signed by leading businesses and financial institutions.
We, a group of leading businesses, financial institutions and trade…
Les Philpott will serve as Chair for a three-year term
Appointments for Anglian (Northern), Wessex and Yorkshire Regional Flood and Coastal Committees
Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.
Money from packaging reforms to fund better recycling collections and cut costs for taxpayers
Three new appointments and two reappointments made
Flood warning service expanded to provide early warning of flooding to communities in Cheadle, Stockport and Platt Bridge. Residents can register for free.
Cumbrian River Restoration Partnership Programme selected as finalist in the Thiess International Riverprize Awards. Winner announced in Brisbane in September.
Call for holidaymakers to follow rules introduced to help protect farmers from Foot and Mouth
Environment Agency publishes results of National Waste Crime Survey 2025, showing almost three quarters of all waste crimes go unreported
Letter from the Animal Sentience Committee to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee regarding a food labelling policy.
New plans to address the presence of chemicals from flea and tick treatments in rivers and streams across the UK have been unveiled today
A member of the public reported crayfish in distress as a riverbed dried out. The Environment Agency rescued 32 adults, including 21 females carrying eggs.
Statement to the House of Commons outlining the government response to the Independent Water Commission's final report.
Ofwat to be abolished and a new, single, powerful regulator to be established to cut water pollution in England’s rivers, lakes and seas, and protect families from massive bill hikes
Environment Secretary Steve Reed to establish consumer champion with legal powers as part of 'root and branch' reform
Environment Secretary Steve Reed sets out the government's initial response to the Independent Water Commission final report, led by Sir Jon Cunliffe.
Sewage pollution from water companies will be cut in half by the end of the decade, the Environment Secretary Steve Reed will pledge today (Sunday 20 July).
Two appointments and two re-appointments to the OEP Board
Speech by Food Minister Daniel Zeichner launching the Good Food Cycle at Darley Street Market in Bradford.
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