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Sites in Rutland, Plymouth and Suffolk will receive bathing water status from May.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
£775,000 to be spent on schemes across England
More investment, stronger regulation and tougher enforcement on water companies announced in new government water plan
Projects worth over £1.6 billion of investment will tackle water pollution and increase resilience to drought
Over 91% of storm overflows now fitted with monitoring devices required by the government
Developers in the River Tees area will be first to be apply for credits to unlock new housing
New powers made possible through the Environment Act will enable Ofwat to clamp down on excessive cash pay-outs and hold water companies to account
Speech by Environment Minister Rebecca Pow MP opening the Forum for International Cooperation on Air Pollution in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Four swimming spots in England are being considered to become designated bathing water sites from this spring.
Reporting requirements for the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme for packaging come into force today.
Speech by Water Minister Rebecca Pow at the World Water-Tech Innovation Summit
Councils across England have been awarded a share of £10.7 million to clean up air in local communities.
Reforms to crack down on dangerous waste cowboys and illegal practices.
Commemorative activities will mark the milestone anniversary of the tragic event which saw 307 lives lost in England and more than 2,500 across Europe
A new cash incentive system, placing deposits on drinks bottles and cans, will boost recycling from 2025
A range of polluting single-use plastics will be banned from October 2023 following the Government's consultation
A consistent approach to sustainable drainage systems is set to be incorporated into new developments in England.
Sir James Bevan outlined his vision for natural flood management as the Environment Agency published a new report on the £15 million NFM programme.
New statistics show the number of designated bathing waters meeting highest quality standard is the the most since 2015
Money from fines will be ring-fenced for work to improve water quality
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