News and communications

Letter from the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to water companies requesting accelerated maintenance work at sewer networks to tackle high spilling storm overflows.

• Updated: 11 December 2023

The National Drought Group reiterates importance of sectors continuing to plan and invest for all weather events, despite third wettest autumn this century.

• Updated: 11 December 2023

UK scales up support for sustainable, climate-resilient farming practices, and improved access to clean water in climate-vulnerable countries.

• Updated: 9 December 2023

In Lincolnshire and Rutland all 11 bathing waters have been classified as Good or Excellent.

• Updated: 1 December 2023

Government and Environment Agency outline action to further improve bathing water quality.

• Updated: 1 December 2023

Kini begins his second term at the water services regulator

• Updated: 1 December 2023

The Tees Tidelands project will reduce the risk of flooding, help nature recover and reconnect people with the River Tees estuary.

• Updated: 9 November 2023

Former Director at the Infrastructure Projects Authority appointed as Senior Director for Sector Performance

• Updated: 9 November 2023

A consultation on banning wet wipes containing plastic across the UK has been launched today under plans to tackle plastic pollution and clean up waterways.

• Updated: 14 October 2023

New eco-labels to will help save consumers money on their energy and water bills.

• Updated: 29 September 2023

Following the publication of Ofwat's performance report the following statement has been issued by the Environment Secretary

• Updated: 26 September 2023

Government expands plan to tackle storm overflows, including all coastal and estuary sites .

• Updated: 25 September 2023

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.

• Updated: 13 September 2023

United Utilities Water Limited have been fined £800,000 after illegally abstracting 22 billion litres of water from boreholes in Lancashire following a prosecution by the Environment Agency.

• Updated: 16 August 2023

The Environment Agency launches eight-week consultation on changes to variable monetary penalties.

• Updated: 15 August 2023

Action to improve the River Deben discussed at roundtable, part of a series of local meetings following government’s Plan for Water

• Updated: 10 August 2023

Ofwat Senior Director Chris Walters appointed to the Ofwat Board

• Updated: 20 July 2023

The majority of designated bathing waters across Devon and Cornwall have a good or excellent rating for water quality.

• Updated: 20 July 2023

National Drought Group reiterates the importance of continuing to work together to prepare for all weather eventualities and future droughts.

• Updated: 20 July 2023

Latest annual Environmental Performance Assessment shows some modest improvements in water companies’ performance.

• Updated: 12 July 2023