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Many reservoirs in the region are at historic low levels for the time of year
New reservoirs will supply three quarters of a million homes and unlock the building of tens of thousands more as part of the Plan for Change
Flood response capabilities on display at Merseyside fire base
Environment Secretary Steve Reed approves purchase to allow new scheme to be built
The Environment Agency will be testing water quality more than 7000 times during the season
Driest start to spring in 69 years across England.
Environment Agency launches consultation on cost recovery for water company enforcement activities.
UK and Welsh Governments launch joint consultation to reform environmental permitting regulations, supporting UK Government’s Plan for Change
New legislation to cut UK REACH costs for chemical businesses comes into force as part of Government’s Plan for Change
Schemes supported as part of record £2.65 billion two-year investment to protect communities from flooding
Additional funding for internal drainage boards (IDBs) to boost farm and rural flood resilience, bringing total IDB Fund to £91 million
The UK Pesticides National Action Plan sets out how the Government will work collaboratively with farmers to minimise the impacts of pesticides on people and the environment
Minister for Water and Flooding, Emma Hardy, visited North Cave Wetlands to see how nature-based solutions help flooding.
Residents across the North East of England are benefiting from investment to reduce sewage spills and clean up the environment.
Reforms to modernise bathing waters could see swimmers enjoying cleaner water and flexible seasons, as government states plans to bolster bathing water rules.
The Welsh and UK Government have today announced a new £1 million joint research initiative to tackle water quality issues in the River Wye.
Water Minister Emma Hardy visits the £35 million expansion of the Saltford Water Recycling Plant which will support economic and residential growth in Bath
Expert-led review published to boost public awareness about air quality.
New measures will unlock up to £30 billion investment in homegrown clean power as permissions for new offshore wind projects are streamlined
An emergency authorisation for Cruiser SB, a neonicotinoid pesticide, will not be granted
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