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GDA process enables regulators to assess new nuclear power station designs at an early stage of the regulatory process
Environment Agency completes record number of water company inspections driving improved performance across the sector
Environment Agency water enforcement team increases by almost fivefold since 2023
Spring coastal defence works are under way in Sussex, shifting shingle and installing £250,000 of timber to protect 3,000 homes through 2027.
A North Yorkshire farmer is sentenced for allowing waste to be dumped on his land following Environment Agency prosecution.
The operator of a waste site that has caused misery for locals has had its environmental permit revoked following day of action.
Early morning raid sees man arrested for packaging fraud and money laundering offences
New data published today by the Environment Agency shows a significant reduction in both the number and duration of storm overflow spills across England compared to 2024
Agencies from across Greater Manchester joined forces for the region's first waste crime summit, strengthening the collective fight against illegal activity.
Smart signs which answer questions about bathing waters are now at Goring Beach, Worthing and Worthing Beach House.
Heavy rainfall sees water levels recover across England with all areas now back to normal status
Environment Agency obtains a restriction order for site on Haine Industrial Estate. Court order prohibits anyone from entering the site without permission.
A large construction vehicle and a HGV lorry were seized yesterday (Thursday 19 March) during a joint operation at Throckmorton Industrial Park, Worcestershire.
Some of the worst illegal waste sites across England to be cleared, restoring pride in our communities
£830m in funding for flood schemes for 2026/27 to improve protection for tens of thousands of homes and businesses – part of record investment of at least £10.5 billion between 2024-2036
The Environment Agency has replaced a culvert and added a playground to Mousehole School in Cornwall.
A second arrest has been made as an investigation into suspected illegal waste dumping in Liverpool continues.
The water firm admits 18 charges of water pollution in Devon and Cornwall and sentencing is expected on 4 June 2026.
Perenco UK Ltd has been made to spend £6.1m putting right the damage done, in a package which includes big payouts to impacted parties and local good causes
The £1 million project has been announced to protect Minehead, Somerset from coastal flooding.
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