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New reservoirs will supply three quarters of a million homes and unlock the building of tens of thousands more as part of the Plan for Change
Driest start to spring in 69 years across England.
Devon and Cornwall is leading the way in innovative water sources as the West Country’s industrial legacy is turned into gigantic water holes.
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.
Environment Secretary Steve Reed visited Havant Thicket reservoir, which will help future-proof water supply in the South East.
Sir Jon Cunliffe gives a speech in Manchester to launch the eight-week Call for Evidence for the Independent Water Commission.
The Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 has today received Royal Assent, boosting the powers of water sector regulators to tackle pollution.
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
Lord Collins visits Ghana to drive mutual growth and prosperity.
Environment Secretary Steve Reed has announced a series of initial steps towards ending the crisis in the water sector.
The Environment Agency has around 10,000 years' worth of hydrological data on river levels and flows - but it is stored on materials that are fast degrading.
Fund will help groups of farmers investigate how they can better manage water for use in time of drought, helping to safeguard food security.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
National Drought Group confirms water resources are healthy in first meeting this year
UK scales up support for sustainable, climate-resilient farming practices, and improved access to clean water in climate-vulnerable countries.
New eco-labels to will help save consumers money on their energy and water bills.
Following the publication of Ofwat's performance report the following statement has been issued by the Environment Secretary
As England enters the autumn, the National Drought Group met to reiterate the importance of all sectors continuing to plan and invest for future droughts.
National Drought Group reiterates the importance of continuing to work together to prepare for all weather eventualities and future droughts.
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