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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
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…
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
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
Strengthened Water Efficiency Standards will boost housebuilding and keep more money in families’ pockets.
Britain's broken planning and development system is rewired to accelerate infrastructure delivery and homebuilding while safeguarding the environment
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.
Sewage pollution from water companies will be cut in half by the end of the decade, the Environment Secretary Steve Reed will pledge today (Sunday 20 July).
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
New analysis reveals largest budget for Environment Agency’s water regulation in history
Speech by Environment Secretary Steve Reed at the 2025 Groundswell Show.
The government is making a substantial investment in the future of farming, supporting cleaner rivers, healthier soils, and more resilient landscapes.
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