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Two people were arrested on 5 February 2026 as part of an ongoing Environment Agency investigation.
Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs Emma Reynolds spoke at IBPES-12 on Tuesday 3 February
Environment Secretary opens international meeting on business and biodiversity
The appointment comes as Dame Glenys Stacey steps down as the inaugural Chair
Two men arrested as part of Environment Agency investigation, supported by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit.
A new once-in-a-generation plan to overhaul the water system and protect households from disruption has been unveiled today (Tuesday 20 January).
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds visits Tunbridge Wells following weeks of water supply disruption
Sarah Mukherjee and Mark Suthern reappointed for twelve months
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a speech at the 2026 Oxford Farming Conference
Environment Secretary announces plans at Oxford Farming Conference focusing more support on smaller farms and those without an existing agreement to drive growth, secure a thriving future for the sector, and deliver high qua…
£1m Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs threshold increased to £2.5m from April 2026 – allowing spouses or civil partners to pass on up to £5m in qualifying agricultural or business assets between them
New Board will put farming at the heart of government decision making and back growth for British farmers
The Environment Agency has already begun preparations to ensure the site is cleared as soon as possible
New plan sets course for cleaner rivers and air, as well as more nature and wildlife in England
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a keynote speech at the 2025 CLA Rural Business Conference
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a keynote speech at the 2025 Food and Drink Federation Investment Summit 2025
New law will ban the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic in England
Bolstered powers for Environment Agency to hold water companies to account
New funding for local projects across 12 UK Overseas Territories and 36 developing countries over the next five years
21,000 new homes in North Sussex unlocked after four-year bottleneck
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