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Water companies ordered to protect customer supplies as severe drought persists across parts of England
Ministerial direction to the Environment Agency about protecting public water supplies in water resource zones affected by severe drought.
1. Purpose 1.1. This is a Direction to the Environment Agency (“the…
'Organisational failure' at water company behind pollution
Fishermen, scientists and fisheries managers met at a Defra-hosted conference to share evidence, discuss the impacts of the octopus bloom.
The Government has declared severe drought in parts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex and West Sussex.
Long-term plan to grow England’s organic sector and help farmers meet growing consumer demand launched
New Flood Performance Certificate to give homeowners and insurers a clear assessment of a property's flood risk and resilience
Created in partnership with Aardman, the Environment Agency and East Sussex County Council
'Flood action online' brings together clear, actionable guidance for people to check their flood risk and find the latest weather alerts
New taskforce will strengthen oversight of flood and drought resilience and champion the voices of communities.
All bird keepers are urged to review and strengthen their biosecurity to protect their birds
Well-loved local beauty spot in Kent cleared of 39,500 tonnes of illegal waste.
Letter to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government regarding the ‘National Plan to End Homelessness’ strategy.
Iain Coucher confirmed for a second term
Below average September rainfall compounds drought issues in southern and central England
Government reiterates opposition to commercial whaling at the 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC), 80 years after it was established.
32-year-old is being questioned in connection with illegal waste sites in Peterlee and Hartlepool, County Durham.
Michael Seals reappointed for a second term
First step in tracking waste and placing waste criminals under unprecedented scrutiny as new tracking system goes live
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