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New sewage data shows small drop in the number of sewage spills in 2024, but duration has increased.
Partnership unlocks 18,000 new homes whilst ensuring high standards of environmental protection, delivering change in line with Government’s plan for growth.
Minister for Water and Flooding, Emma Hardy, visited North Cave Wetlands to see how nature-based solutions help flooding.
Environment Secretary Steve Reed visited Cambridge to discuss the region’s urgent water needs.
Environment Secretary Steve Reed visited Havant Thicket reservoir, which will help future-proof water supply in the South East.
Sir Jon Cunliffe gives a speech in Manchester to launch the eight-week Call for Evidence for the Independent Water Commission.
Independent Water Commission explores fresh ideas on water sector reforms, both evolutionary and revolutionary.
The Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 has today received Royal Assent, boosting the powers of water sector regulators to tackle pollution.
Government acts decisively to force water companies to double the compensation paid to customers and businesses for service failures.
Sewage flooded into properties and thousands of fish were killed
Nearly 500 inspections of water company assets have happened in South West. Inspection teams continue to grow, focused on checks, enforcement, and regulation.
The UK and Welsh Governments have introduced major legislation with new powers to bring criminal charges against water executives and a ban on bonuses.
It brings together key stakeholders to enhance local and regional collaboration, communication and strengthen environmental response capabilities.
A speech by Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed on the introduction of the Water (Special Measures) Bill to Parliament.
The government has today launched a consultation to double reimbursement for water company customers when their basic water services are hit.
Environment Secretary Steve Reed has announced a series of initial steps towards ending the crisis in the water sector.
Government receiving regular updates on a Boil Water Notice from South West Water.
Anglian Water Services Ltd has been ordered to pay over £50,000 in case brought by Environment Agency.
The UK Government will introduce new world-leading legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
National Drought Group confirms water resources are healthy in first meeting this year
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