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Environment Agency investigation discovers drainage water pollution from runway discharge. Airport pleads guilty to charges of breaching environmental permits.
Statement to the House of Commons outlining the government response to the Independent Water Commission's final report.
Ofwat to be abolished and a new, single, powerful regulator to be established to cut water pollution in England’s rivers, lakes and seas, and protect families from massive bill hikes
Environment Secretary Steve Reed sets out the government's initial response to the Independent Water Commission final report, led by Sir Jon Cunliffe.
Chair of the Independent Water Commission spoke at the London Museum of Water & Steam
Sir Jon Cunliffe publishes final recommendations
Serious pollution incidents up 60% in 2024 from previous year
Environment Agency investigation into sewage treatment plant at Clehonger. Water company admits exceeding permitted levels of ammonia 7 times in a year.
New analysis reveals largest budget for Environment Agency’s water regulation in history
Funding for Environment Agency farm inspections is doubling as part of a wider drive to help farmers slash agricultural pollution.
Water companies will now have to publish plans to reduce pollution incidents and address the use of nature-based solutions when managing wastewater.
The Government will invest water company fines into local projects across the country to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas
Developers encouraged to reduce pollution, protect communities from flooding and benefit nature as part of government’s ambition to build 1.5 million homes.
Catchment based approach to improve a rare and precious chalk stream, Initiative to bring farmer and landowners together to benefit the Mimram.
Government bans unfair bonuses for water companies that don't meet high standards
Fancied a dip in the River Tone but unsure about its water quality? Come and ask your questions and share any concerns about the French Weir Park bathing water.
New crackdown is the largest criminal action against water companies in history.
Communities who campaigned to turn their favourite spots into official bathing waters asked to help the Environment Agency make them cleaner to swim in.
Environment Agency sampling of Devon and Cornwall's 155 monitored beaches has started and will run through until the end of September.
Environment Agency monitoring of the 56 designated bathing waters between Highcliffe and Hastings Pelham have started ahead of summer.
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