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In Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, more than 263,000 properties are at risk of flooding. Communities are warned not to be complacent despite dry weather.
Water companies in England achieve only 19 stars out of 36—the lowest since EPA began in 2011
The government has announced it is slashing the red tape that holds back groundbreaking innovations from coming to market.
Bolstered powers for Environment Agency to hold water companies to account
The Environment Agency's £7m Northwich Flood Risk Management Scheme will be put to the test in an exercise this weekend.
Environment Agency issues further six drought permits to Yorkshire Water to allow them to conserve water in reservoirs to secure public drinking water supplies.
Green fingered tips to help improve flood resilience
People warned not to be complacent about risk of flooding, despite continuing drought conditions in Midlands
The Review, led by Professor Peter Bonfield, brought together leaders from across various sectors who all have an important role in improving the PFR uptake.
A joint scrutiny report from the Environment Agency and Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) about radioactive waste disposal has been published.
The property flood resilience programme has protected 120 homes across Hampshire and Isle of Wight, with another 70 receiving flood-resistant measures.
Construction has started on a £4m major restoration project that will return Greatham Beck to its traditional course after centuries of industrial changes.
As part of Flood Action Week, the East Midlands is urged to plan ahead this autumn to reduce the impact flooding may have on their homes and businesses.
New and tighter metrics will give a more rounded view of water company performance and drive improvement.
The Environment Agency has completed vital repair works to the embankments along the River Mersey.
Flood Action week sees the start of a £17m project set to strengthen flood defences on the Dutch River near Goole
The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a father and son for running an illegal scrap metal site in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire.
The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a Derbyshire man who must pay nearly £37,000 in fines and costs for operating waste sites illegally.
A record £10.5 billion investment in flood defences will defend nearly 900,000 properties in England, with new rules to get defences built more quickly.
As part of Flood Action Week, the West Midlands are being urged to plan ahead this autumn to reduce the impact flooding may have on their homes and businesses.
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