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2025 was landmark year of action on water, with biggest reforms in a decade.
The Environment Agency wants to hear your views as South West Water seeks permission to process more sewage waste in St Mabyn, Cornwall.
New law will ban the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic in England
Water skills group, co-chaired with Energy & Utility Skills, holds inaugural meeting today
Water Minister Emma Hardy delivered a keynote speech at the British Water Annual Conference in Coventry
Water companies in England achieve only 19 stars out of 36—the lowest since EPA began in 2011
Over £10 million in water company fines directed to restore local waterways through 51 projects aimed at cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas.
Strengthened Water Efficiency Standards will boost housebuilding and keep more money in families’ pockets.
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 to establish consumer champion with legal powers as part of 'root and branch' reform
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
Following the driest spring in 132 years, Environment Agency steps up operational response.
Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs delivered a speech at the Water UK Skills Summit hosted at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre
Environment Agency investigation into sewage treatment plant at Clehonger. Water company admits exceeding permitted levels of ammonia 7 times in a year.
Uplifts to Guaranteed Service Standard Scheme will result in up to tenfold increase for customer compensation when they've been failed by water companies
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.
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