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Regulators have failed to deliver a trusted and resilient water sector, says the National Audit Office

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and water regulators have failed to drive necessary investment for the sector in the past...

WSP Binnies joint venture appointed to Environment Agency’s Ecological Services Framework

WSP, a multidisciplinary professional services consultancy, and Binnies, a whole lifecycle water and environmental services provider, have announced their appointment to the Environment Agency's...

Second reading of the Chalk Steams (Protection) Bill to take place in Parliament this week

The second reading of the Chalk Streams (Protection) Bill, which will give chalk streams an enhanced status to protect them from pollution and environmental...

Environment Agency proposes new water industry enforcement levy

The Environment Agency is seeking views on a proposed new levy on certain water discharge activities carried out by water companies, designed to fully...

New Chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee named, as three board members reappointed

A series of appointments and reappointments have been made to the Board of the Environment Agency. Jon Watts has been appointed as a Non-Executive Board...

Northern Ireland Environment Agency launches 8-week call for evidence to improve knowledge base on impacts on the water environment

The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has launched an 8-week Call for Evidence to improve the knowledge base on impacts on the water environment...

Environment Agency launches consultation on cost recovery for water company enforcement activities

The Environment Agency has launched a consultation on cost recovery for water company enforcement activity. The consultation follows the introduction of the Water (Special Measures)...

Water industry performance not good enough, says EA’s Jo Nettleton in first ever Chief Regulator’s report

In the Environment Agency's first ever Chief Regulator’s report, Dr Jo Nettleton, who was appointed to the Chief Regulator role in April 2024, has...

Further work planned on Lydney Harbour in Gloucestershire

The Environment Agency is continuing to carry out improvement works to Lydney Harbour to give the historic site a sustainable and prosperous future.  Most recently,...

Government to build over 1,000 flood schemes across the country

Over 1,000 flood schemes will be built or repaired to protect thousands of homes and businesses from the dangers of flooding, the Government and...

£16 million boost to improve flood protection for farmers and rural communities

More than 400,000 hectares of agricultural land across England will receive a significant, further boost to its flood protection thanks to £16 million in...

Environment Secretary describes the number of spills from storm overflows as “disgraceful” after new figures released

The Environment Secretary has described the number of spills from storm overflows as “disgraceful” as new figures were released by the Environment Agency yesterday...

Environment Agency says spill count and duration remains unacceptably high across England following publication of latest Event Duration Monitoring

The Environment Agency has today published water company Event Duration Monitoring (EDM) Annual Return data for 2024 showing the frequency and duration of spills from storm...

Beach recycling underway to strengthen Norfolk flood protection

Work is underway to bolster natural flood defences along the west coast of Norfolk as part of their yearly renewal.  Beach recycling will see an...

OEP launches investigation into possible failures by Defra and the Environment Agency to comply with key laws to protect and improve water quality

The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has launched an investigation into possible failures by Defra and the Environment Agency to comply with the Water...

Failed legal challenge for South West Water after battle to get 12 sewage spill charge dropped

The Environment Agency has won a case against South West Water, after the water company attempted to prevent 12 charges relating to sewage discharges...

Minister for Water and Flooding, Emma Hardy, visits North Cave Wetlands to see how nature-based solutions help flooding

The North Cave Wetlands nature reserve was the final location on the nationwide ‘Things Can Only Get Cleaner’ water tour by Defra Ministers.   Minister for...

Aardman film spotlights groundwater flooding in new national initiative

Aardman, the multi-award-winning studio behind the beloved Wallace & Gromit franchise, has partnered with a national initiative to highlight the devastating impact of groundwater...

Leeds flood alleviation scheme wins top civil engineering award

Phase 2 of a major flood alleviation scheme to protect the city of Leeds from the River Aire won a major award at the...

River Yare receives £282,000 for creation of floodplain wetlands

A £282,000 project is set to create a healthier, more dynamic and resilient river and floodplain habitat along the River Yare in Norfolk. The...

Government to allow reintroduction of beavers into the wild after centuries of absence in a huge boost for nature conservation

Nature’s original master builder – the Eurasian beaver – is set to return to England's waterways after centuries of absence, following a government decision...

Thomson Environmental Consultants appointed to Environment Agency EcoSF4 Framework 

Thomson Environmental Consultants, experts in environmental compliance, have been appointed to the Environment Agency’s Ecological Services Framework (EcoSF4) as an approved contractor to carry...

Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 receives Royal Assent, boosting the powers of water sector regulators

The Water (Special Measures) Act 2025, first introduced into Parliament on 4 September 2024, received Royal Assent yesterday from King Charles III. Royal Assent is...

Major diesel spill in London’s River Wandle branded “environmental disaster”

Liberal Democrat MP, Bobby Dean, has warned of an “environmental disaster” after around 4,000 litres of diesel leaked into the River Wandle from a...

Government says it welcomes the Office for Environmental Protection’s review of the implementation of current Bathing Water Regulations in England

The Government has said it welcomes the Office for Environmental Protection’s (OEP) review of the implementation of the current Bathing Water Regulations in England....

Nature can play major role in improving resilience to flooding and coastal erosion, updated research from Environment Agency underlines

The Environment Agency has published a new Working with Natural Processes Evidence Directory, updating the internationally recognised product first released in 2017.   Informed by significant...

Environmental Audit Committee questions whether the Government’s £2.65 billion investment in flood defences is being prioritised to the right projects

In a session focusing on infrastructure resilience, planning rules and the risk to farmers from floods, the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) will continue gathering...

Record £2.65 billion to be committed to build or maintain up to 1,000 flood defences

The government has unveiled a record package to build new flood defences and maintain and repair those already in place.   As part of the Plan...

Work continues on EA’s largest ever criminal investigation

The Environment Agency has reported that work is continuing on its largest ever criminal investigation, to date, into potential breaches of environmental permit conditions...

Environment Agency secures record commitments from water sector of over £22bn to invest in the environment

The Environment Agency, working closely with Natural England, has secured the largest ever commitment from water companies to clean up the environment and invest...

Yorkshire company fined for polluting river with bleach

Specialist packing company Liquipak Ltd, based in Huddersfield, appeared at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 9 January 2025, where it pleaded guilty to an...

Wetland restored and 55km of river opened at Billingham Beck

Work on a project to restore wetland habitat, open up 55km of river for fish and introduce natural flood management measures at Billingham Beck...

Work to reduce metal mine pollution complete in Upper Teesdale

The latest phase of an innovative £900,000 project to limit heavy metals polluting rivers in Upper Teesdale is complete. The creation of over three hectares...

In response to Thames Water, Steve Reed tells EFRA Committee it’s not for Government to tell a private company how to manage their finances

The EFRA Committee has published two pieces of correspondence between the Committee and the Defra Secretary, Steve Reed. One is a letter from the Committee...

Shifting Shoreham shingle to reduce Lancing coastal flood risk

Bulldozers are back on the beaches again to carry out vital shingle replenishment work throughout January between Shoreham and Lancing. This work will help...

Environment Agency Chief Regulator calls for environmental regulation framework to be reformed

Environment Agency Chief Regulator, Dr Jo Nettleton, has called for the environmental regulation framework to be reformed in order to help better protect people...

Norfolk farmer fined for taking water during summer drought

Following a successful prosecution by the Environment Agency, a Norfolk farmer with a history of environmental offending has been fined for taking and using...

Turning the tide on saltmarsh loss in the River Dart

The work to repair and revive rare intertidal habitat is being done by several organisations including the Environment Agency, Bioregional Learning Centre (BLC), Dart...

AdBlue manufacturer Brooke Additives blames sacked employee for river pollution

AdBlue manufacturer, Brooke Additives, was fined £3,600 after pollution from its Weston-super-Mare site killed 345 fish. Last week the company, Brooke Additives Ltd of the...

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