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Human error blamed as enough water to fill 300,000 baths taken without Environment Agency licence
New UK funding will support communities across the Pacific, helping them prepare for extreme weather, protect vital ecosystems and build long‑term resilience.
Incidents off Kent coastline and inland – company released sewage into water weeks after getting record £90 million fine for almost 7,000 illegal discharges
The VMD has published new guidance on packaging, pack size and product information requirements for products intended to be distributed at AVM-GSL.
Waste criminals get prison sentences following major Environment Agency investigation
The British Embassy Zagreb invites organisations to submit project proposals by 15 May 2026.
New digital waste tracking service to be introduced
The Devon waste carrier was fined £1,466 and told to pay back the economic benefit he realised by his illegal activity of £12,300.
Clearance is underway on a West Yorkshire illegal waste site following court action by the Environment Agency.
Ministerial Directions issued by the Secretary of State under section 52 of the Climate Change Act 2008.
A company and its director have been given a month to clear an illegal waste site or risk further court action.
The new adverse event reporting service from the VMD will replace the previous suspended service.
Boost to Seafood Exports Package will help UK businesses reach new markets
Billpayers set to benefit from a stronger energy regulator to ensure they are treated fairly.
The changes apply to non-commercial movements of dogs, cats and ferrets
Letter from the Animal Sentience Committee on the welfare implications of the different definitions of ‘animals’ in UK law.
Accounts Payable Manager working on purchase invoices and staff expenses.
The owner and a master of a UK-registered fishing vessel have both been sentenced following a joint enforcement operation and subsequent inspections carried out at the Port of Blyth in 2024 and 2025.
Positive results from a recent Flood Forecasting Centre led trial of surface water hazard and impact models.
The inaugural symposium brought together leaders to reflect on national progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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