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Friday, 10 April 2026
Following an Environment Agency investigation, United Utilities pleaded guilty to introducing thousands of fish into Bessy Brook, near Bolton, without...
Thursday, 09 April 2026
£4 million of public funding and private philanthropy to improve access to museums and galleries across the country ...
Thursday, 09 April 2026
Five species ranging from turtle doves to rare diamond-backed spider will receive a major funding boost...
Wednesday, 08 April 2026
'I don’t do e-mails' among excuses for not clearing overflowing skips...
Friday, 03 April 2026
A total £90 million funding for species recovery across England...
Monday, 30 March 2026
Environment Agency completes record number of water company inspections driving improved performance across the sector...
Monday, 30 March 2026
Environment Agency water enforcement team increases by almost fivefold since 2023...
Friday, 27 March 2026
The operator of a waste site that has caused misery for locals has had its environmental permit revoked following day of action. ...
Thursday, 26 March 2026
Recent marine licensing decisions are supporting acoustic research, unexploded ordnance investigations ahead of Sizewell C construction, a new quay wa...
Thursday, 26 March 2026
New data published today by the Environment Agency shows a significant reduction in both the number and duration of storm overflow spills across Engla...
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Smart signs which answer questions about bathing waters are now at Goring Beach, Worthing and Worthing Beach House. ...
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
'Plug-in' solar panels to be in shops within months, offering households chance to significantly cut energy bills....
Monday, 23 March 2026
Heavy rainfall sees water levels recover across England with all areas now back to normal status ...
Monday, 23 March 2026
New proposals to restrict recreational shooting of threatened wild birds...
Friday, 20 March 2026
Part of the King's Series, establishing 25 new National Nature Reserves by 2028. Surrey's National Nature Reserve home to rare ground-nesting birds th...
Friday, 20 March 2026
His Majesty King Charles III launched the England Coast Path at an event at Seven Sisters today...
Thursday, 19 March 2026
New plans aim to support British farmers by improving supply resilience to global market shocks and supporting innovation in the fertiliser sector....
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
England’s first Land Use Framework sets out a plan for managing the country’s finite land to ensure the nation’s long-term resilience...
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Marian Spain’s retirement follows a career in environmental conservation and nature restoration spanning more than four decades...
Friday, 13 March 2026
The water firm admits 18 charges of water pollution in Devon and Cornwall and sentencing is expected on 4 June 2026....
Friday, 13 March 2026
Perenco UK Ltd has been made to spend £6.1m putting right the damage done, in a package which includes big payouts to impacted parties and local good ...
Thursday, 12 March 2026
Michael Wade was charged on two counts of illegal water discharge activity. He was fined £340 and is to pay costs of £4,302. ...
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Imerys Minerals Limited has paid £430,000 to the West Country Rivers Trust, to be used to restore water quality and improve fish migration. ...
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is inviting local people, coastal communities and all those who enjoy spending time in or on the water in The...
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
JD Spencer Farm Partnership was fined £7,000 and £8,944 of legal costs after two slurry pollution incidents impacted the Bristol Avon river. ...
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
An independent group of experts appointed by the CMA has decided how much revenue 5 water companies are allowed following their rejection of Ofwat’s d...
Tuesday, 03 March 2026
Mineral Processing Ltd at South Elmsall has had its environmental permit revoked after the Planning Inspectorate dismissed an appeal from the operator...
Monday, 02 March 2026
There had been multiple pollution incidents involving the farm since 2012, but the defendant failed to increase slurry storage at the farm as required...
Monday, 02 March 2026
The Environment Agency has taken action to crackdown on suspected illegal waste activity at Blackpole Recycling Ltd in Worcester....
Friday, 27 February 2026
Switching the NHS vehicle fleet to electric will save the health service millions and help to decarbonise 460 million miles of travel each year....
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Access Consortium Promise Pilot Pathway
Environment Agency United Utilities guilty plea to action that led to fish deaths
Planning Inspectorate Enforcement appeal changes coming soon
Planning Inspectorate Enforcement appeal submission changes coming soon
Home Office New funding to expand specialist patrols
Ministry of Justice New laws to crackdown on harmful pornography