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The NDG met on Thursday 25 July, chaired by Harvey Bradshaw, Executive Director of the Environment Agency.
Government will publish its next Spring Budget on Wednesday 8 March 2017.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Consultation is launched on reforms to the abstraction licence system
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
New Act will provide improved choice and affordable flood insurance.
Environment Agency warns of possible flooding on the Severn Estuary
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The GC team and the Institute for Global Food Security at Queens University Belfast have collaborated on a review of methods and issues related to determining the authenticity of coconut water
Rivers and wildlife could be left without sufficient water unless action is taken to reduce water use and wastage, according to an Environment Agency report published today.
PHE has raised a sunburn warning after measurements of ultraviolet (UV) radiation at sites across the UK revealed unusually high levels.
Press release: 10/113 28 October 2010 Climate Change Minister Greg Barker today called on enterprising communities to harness the power of…
An update on this year’s bathing season which runs from 15 May to 30 September 2020.
Agreement puts cross-border arrangements for water on a footing fit for the 21st century
Environment Agency teams, assisted by the military and emergency services, continue to work 24/7 to reduce the water levels in flood-hit communities, including Fishlake, and prepare them for further possible flood impacts today.
* EA responds to 330% increase in drought-related incidents * Public urged to use water wisely
Water was released from Wimbleball Reservoir on Exmoor on Tuesday 3 May, to try and help young salmon (smolts) to move downstream on the River Exe.
A National Drought Group (NDG) meeting was convened today (4 June) to review water resources ahead of summer, following a dry winter and spring which has affected river flows and groundwater levels.
England’s bathing season is officially open – and its best-loved seas and lakes are cleaner than ever.
Plans to reform the water industry were published in Parliament today as the Government seeks to slash red tape, drive innovation and open the market to new companies.
This summer people can take a dip at more bathing beaches than ever before along the English coastline.
The Chancellor has presented his first Spring Statement to Parliament – here's a summary of what he said.
People across the south west, Midlands and the north of England are warned to be prepared for the risk of flooding this week.
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