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2025 was landmark year of action on water, with biggest reforms in a decade.
After recent flooding, which saw 18,000 properties protected during Storm Claudia, the Taskforce is focused on preparedness for the rest of winter.
The government's landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill has received Royal Assent today.
Cutting-edge technology being used to help prepare for future droughts
392 bathing waters in England are rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’, demonstrating the impact of designation, regulation and partnership working
EA warns of ongoing river flooding risk despite reduced weather warnings
Environment Agency urges water companies to speed up fixing of leaks
New law will ban the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic in England
Minister Hardy answers an Urgent Question on waste crime.
Record dry spring and summer heatwaves mean that without winter rain there will be drought next year with impacts on nature, agriculture and navigation
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
Consultation launched on a more ambitious phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons commonly used in refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump systems
Despite recent rainfall, a large part of the country remains in drought across England as we enter winter.
Builders to save time and money from streamlined and proportionate reforms to environmental permits
Green fingered tips to help improve flood resilience
The Review, led by Professor Peter Bonfield, brought together leaders from across various sectors who all have an important role in improving the PFR uptake.
New and tighter metrics will give a more rounded view of water company performance and drive improvement.
A record £10.5 billion investment in flood defences will defend nearly 900,000 properties in England, with new rules to get defences built more quickly.
Important steps, like preparing a flood kit, signing up for flood warnings and checking long-term flood risk can help protect the public from the damage it causes.
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