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UK scales up support for sustainable, climate-resilient farming practices, and improved access to clean water in climate-vulnerable countries.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
In Lincolnshire and Rutland all 11 bathing waters have been classified as Good or Excellent.
Government and Environment Agency outline action to further improve bathing water quality.
The Tees Tidelands project will reduce the risk of flooding, help nature recover and reconnect people with the River Tees estuary.
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.
Following the publication of Ofwat's performance report the following statement has been issued by the Environment Secretary
Government expands plan to tackle storm overflows, including all coastal and estuary sites .
The Environment Agency launches eight-week consultation on changes to variable monetary penalties.
Action to improve the River Deben discussed at roundtable, part of a series of local meetings following government’s Plan for Water
The majority of designated bathing waters across Devon and Cornwall have a good or excellent rating for water quality.
Updates make the guidance for applying for bathing water designation clearer and more streamlined for applicants
Consultation launched to expand the Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan to cover all coastal and estuarine waters.
The Environment Agency has been working with Norfolk Rivers Trust to improve the water quality and quantity on the River Wensum.
The bathing water season has begun, with regular monitoring by the Environment Agency now underway
Consultation to expand storm overflow reduction targets to cover all coasts, estuaries and marine protected sites.
The government's target to reduce storm overflows will be enshrined in law.
Sites in Rutland, Plymouth and Suffolk will receive bathing water status from May.
More investment, stronger regulation and tougher enforcement on water companies announced in new government water plan
Projects worth over £1.6 billion of investment will tackle water pollution and increase resilience to drought
Higher fines for water companies to be reinvested into water quality improvements, Environment Secretary to announce
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