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Environment Agency Chair Alan Lovell delivered a speech on ways to better manage water supply at a Worshipful Company of Water Conservators event in London.
New powers made possible through the Environment Act will enable Ofwat to clamp down on excessive cash pay-outs and hold water companies to account
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Four swimming spots in England are being considered to become designated bathing water sites from this spring.
Breaking gender bias: Environment Agency has more diverse workforce bringing greater benefit to the environment - women increasingly taking up manual work
Oxfordshire water contamination "reckless failure" - judge
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Speech by Water Minister Rebecca Pow at the World Water-Tech Innovation Summit
In his final speech on water, Sir James Bevan reflects on the debate around water quality over his seven years as Chief Executive.
In his final speech on water, Sir James Bevan reflects on the debate around water quality over his seven years as Environment Agency Chief Executive.
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey has demanded water companies share plans on improving Britain’s water infrastructure.
The Environment Agency and National Drought Group members continue to take action to reduce risks, improve water supplies and protect the environment.
Anglian Water pays a total of £560,170 in a fine and costs after raw sewage discharge killed 5,000 fish in Northamptonshire river.
A consistent approach to sustainable drainage systems is set to be incorporated into new developments in England.
The Environment Agency has recently informed abstractors in the Ant Valley about proposed changes to their licences.
For the second year running, our 148 monitored bathing beaches in Devon and Cornwall have broken records for water quality standards.
The latest National Drought Group meeting reiterates expectation that water companies start planning now to manage potentially significant impacts next year.
Plans will benefit protected wildlife sites and create new habitats for nature
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Environment Agency has issued drought permits that will allow Yorkshire Water to conserve water in 12 reservoirs and secure public drinking water supplies.
Children from Perch Christian School, Tuvarufu, Koloale, Honiara Integrated Community School and Coronation schools attended a two-day UK-Pacific Oceans and Plastics workshop in Honiara.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Anglian Water admits causing separate pollution incidents in Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire.
Potential civil penalty to rise from £250,000 to up to £250 million to help bring quicker enforcement action against water companies for causing pollution.
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