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Sir Jon Cunliffe gives a speech in Manchester to launch the eight-week Call for Evidence for the Independent Water Commission.
Independent Water Commission explores fresh ideas on water sector reforms, both evolutionary and revolutionary.
The Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 has today received Royal Assent, boosting the powers of water sector regulators to tackle pollution.
The Environment Agency used powers to impose a Variable Monetary Penalty after the estate took more water from the Dorset Frome than it was licensed to do.
A Norfolk farmer with a history of environmental offending has been fined for taking and using more water than permitted.
Chief Regulator calls for Environment Agency to have “more teeth” against those falling short of high standards
Government acts decisively to force water companies to double the compensation paid to customers and businesses for service failures.
Sewage flooded into properties and thousands of fish were killed
Four in five beaches meet minimum standard for bathing water in part of the South West – but group effort is needed to root out all sources of deterioration.
Nearly every one of Devon and Cornwall’s 155 monitored bathing waters meets the minimum standards for bathing water quality.
Further action is needed to improve bathing water quality
Defra invites the public, community and environmental groups, farmers, businesses and local authorities to share views on modernising bathing water regulations.
Nearly 500 inspections of water company assets have happened in South West. Inspection teams continue to grow, focused on checks, enforcement, and regulation.
The UK and Welsh Governments have introduced major legislation with new powers to bring criminal charges against water executives and a ban on bonuses.
Water resources are healthy following the wettest 12 months in England since 1836
It brings together key stakeholders to enhance local and regional collaboration, communication and strengthen environmental response capabilities.
Additional 5 billion litres of water needed every day by 2050.
The Environment Agency is asking people going to the beach at Par in Cornwall and Combe Martin in Devon to talk to their beaches via AI.
Talking watercourses are asking people in the region to provide information to help shape water quality improvement plans.
One of the world's rarest lichens has been discovered in a Cumbrian River for the first time in memory and represents a significant biodiversity milestone.
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