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A consistent approach to sustainable drainage systems is set to be incorporated into new developments in England.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
New eight week consultation launched on giving bathing water status to an area of the River Wharfe in Ilkley
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Fibre optic cables fed through water mains to connect homes, businesses and mobile masts without digging up roads
Third conviction for Anglian Water in 2022, with civil engineers also guilty over river pollution.
Environment Agency consults on changes to better protect the environment and long-term water security
Projects in North East & Scottish Borders, Cumbria and South Yorkshire will receive funding to support critically endangered species & habitats.
Anglian Water admits causing separate pollution incidents in Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire.
A new charging framework for businesses, including water companies and farmers, that abstract more than 20 cubic metres of water a day from a river, stream, canal or groundwater, is being implemented by the Environment Agency from 1 April 2022.
99% of bathing waters in England have passed water quality standards following testing at over 400 designated sites carried out by the Environment Agency.
Anglian Water fined in two separate court cases this week after causing four pollution incidents in watercourses as a result of blockages and broken infrastructure
Robert Light, Alison Austin and Robert Wilson have had their first terms on the Consumer Council for Water Board extended.
Environment Secretary asks producers to address concerns over 'flushable' labelling of wet wipes
Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, gives a speech at the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry on environmental regulation.
The Flipflopi sailing boat arrives in Uganda to the source of the River Nile, to tackle plastic pollution in Lake Victoria and the East African region.
Following the liquid cyanide pollution 2 weeks ago the Environment Agency have now declared the water safe.
Focus Academy trust has taken advantage of the deregulated water market to reduce their water bills, making savings to redirect back into front line resources.
Uncovering of Bourne Stream will support plant and animal life, and reduce risk of flooding to nearby area.
Employment Tribunal decision.
Ofcom report highlights ways parents protect their children online.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Face-to-face education prioritised as it is important for pupils’ education and wellbeing
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