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Calls for vigilance amidst flooding risk.
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.
A further arrest made as part of Environment Agency investigation, supported by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit.
Two men arrested as part of Environment Agency investigation, supported by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit.
New Coastal Adaptation Pilots to help England's most at-risk coastal areas prepare for climate change.
Streamlined agriculture rules to cut duplication and make it easier for farmers to drive down water pollution
Two men were arrested on 20 January 2026 as part of an ongoing Environment Agency investigation.
A company has made a financial contribution of over £1 million to come into compliance and to deal with the effects of a pollution incident in 2018.
The Environment Agency will refurbish the mitigation pipe at Widewater Lagoon near Lancing in early 2026.
The Environment Agency has launched a consultation on a draft permit variation to Saputo Dairy UK for their creamery site near Davidstow, Cornwall.
Thomas Hodkinson struck an officer with a broken fishing rod. Prosecution is a warning that threatening and abusive behaviour will not be tolerated.
A more streamlined tidal barrier structure will cut costs and construction complexity and provide the same level of protection for 12,800 homes and businesses.
Sarah Mukherjee and Mark Suthern reappointed for twelve months
Chance for public to have a say at local drop-ins later this month. Scheme will reduce flood risk and unlock potential for town centre regeneration
Water companies legally required to produce pollution reduction plans for the first time, using detailed instructions published today
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