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Helen Wakeham, the Environment Agency's Director of Water, delivers a speech at the Summit on learning from the past to deliver for the future.
The Environment Agency prosecuted Severn Trent Water for huge discharge of raw sewage at treatment works in Stoke.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Alan Lovell, Chair of the Environment Agency delivers speech at 2024 NFU Conference.
Water bosses are set to be banned from receiving bonuses if a company has committed serious criminal breaches, the Environment Secretary has announced today.
The Environment Agency is launching a consultation on proposed changes to water quality permitting charges.
Every storm overflow across England’s water network is now monitored.
Letter from the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to the Environment Agency on environmental regulation and enforcement in relation to the water sector in England.
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.
The National Drought Group reiterates importance of sectors continuing to plan and invest for all weather events, despite third wettest autumn this century.
UK scales up support for sustainable, climate-resilient farming practices, and improved access to clean water in climate-vulnerable countries.
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.
Kini begins his second term at the water services regulator
The Tees Tidelands project will reduce the risk of flooding, help nature recover and reconnect people with the River Tees estuary.
Former Director at the Infrastructure Projects Authority appointed as Senior Director for Sector Performance
Series of events across the two counties to educate the public on this type of flooding.
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.
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
Government expands plan to tackle storm overflows, including all coastal and estuary sites .
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