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Anglian Water pays a total of £560,170 in a fine and costs after raw sewage discharge killed 5,000 fish in Northamptonshire river.
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
The Environment Agency has recently informed abstractors in the Ant Valley about proposed changes to their licences.
For the second year running, our 148 monitored bathing beaches in Devon and Cornwall have broken records for water quality standards.
The latest National Drought Group meeting reiterates expectation that water companies start planning now to manage potentially significant impacts next year.
Plans will benefit protected wildlife sites and create new habitats for nature
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Environment Agency has issued drought permits that will allow Yorkshire Water to conserve water in 12 reservoirs and secure public drinking water supplies.
Children from Perch Christian School, Tuvarufu, Koloale, Honiara Integrated Community School and Coronation schools attended a two-day UK-Pacific Oceans and Plastics workshop in Honiara.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Anglian Water admits causing separate pollution incidents in Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire.
Potential civil penalty to rise from £250,000 to up to £250 million to help bring quicker enforcement action against water companies for causing pollution.
New mandatory water efficiency label proposed for dishwashers, showers and washing machines.
Bristol, Somerset, Dorset, south Gloucestershire and parts of Wiltshire have now moved to drought status.
Devon and Cornwall’s coastline is being enjoyed by millions of holidaymakers and local residents alike this summer.
The group agreed further action to manage the current drought and work to reduce the risk of drought next year.
Parts of South West, Southern and Central England and East of England move into Drought status.
The Environment Agency is taking action to protect wildlife and the environment while the North East is experiencing prolonged dry weather.
An Environment Agency move to prevent a Yorkshire reservoir from drying up has been approved.
The Environment Secretary met with water companies to discuss the measures they are taking to protect water supplies in the driest summer in over 50 years.
The Environment Agency is taking action following prolonged dry conditions in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Dry weather impacts expected to continue as key decision makers come together to discuss current situation.
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