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Driest start to spring in 69 years across England.
New laws in force today mark the toughest sentencing powers against law-breaking water executives in history.
Environment Agency launches consultation on cost recovery for water company enforcement activities.
The Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
The Environment Agency is warning farmers with private springs, wells and boreholes to check they are taking water legally from the environment.
UK and Welsh Governments launch joint consultation to reform environmental permitting regulations, supporting UK Government’s Plan for Change
Devon and Cornwall is leading the way in innovative water sources as the West Country’s industrial legacy is turned into gigantic water holes.
Spill count and duration remains unacceptably high across England. Data analysis and stricter rules to reduce pollution going forward.
New sewage data shows small drop in the number of sewage spills in 2024, but duration has increased.
Partnership unlocks 18,000 new homes whilst ensuring high standards of environmental protection, delivering change in line with Government’s plan for growth.
The water company tried to have 12 charges against it for sewage spills from two sewage pumping stations in Cornwall dropped.
Additional member appointed to Independent Water Commission Advisory Group
Minister for Water and Flooding, Emma Hardy, visited North Cave Wetlands to see how nature-based solutions help flooding.
Environment Secretary Steve Reed visited Cambridge to discuss the region’s urgent water needs.
The Independent Water Commission announces members of the new advisory group.
Environment Secretary Steve Reed visited Havant Thicket reservoir, which will help future-proof water supply in the South East.
Reforms to modernise bathing waters could see swimmers enjoying cleaner water and flexible seasons, as government states plans to bolster bathing water rules.
Water Minister Emma Hardy visits the £35 million expansion of the Saltford Water Recycling Plant which will support economic and residential growth in Bath
Environment Secretary Steve Reed will today (Monday 10 March) set out government ambition to end sewage discharged into Windermere
Programme will reach up to 600,000 children in most deprived areas.
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