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MMO and NIFCA joint enforcement operation results in successful prosecution

MMO and NIFCA joint enforcement operation results in successful prosecution

Friday, 17 April 2026

The owner and a master of a UK-registered fishing vessel have both been sentenced following a joint enforcement operation and subsequent inspections c...

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Environment Agency secures £2.35m for environmental improvements

Environment Agency secures £2.35m for environmental improvements

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

The Environment Agency has secured £2.35 million from Yorkshire Water for environmental improvements following a series of pollution incidents....

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UK scientists unite for seabed survey off the south?west coast

UK scientists unite for seabed survey off the south?west coast

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

A four?week seabed mapping survey will bring together scientists from 11 organisations to improve understanding of the marine environment....

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Water pollution probes net £2.1m to improve River Trent catchment

Water pollution probes net £2.1m to improve River Trent catchment

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Investigations by the Environment Agency into water pollution has brought a contribution of £2.1 million from Severn Trent Water Limited to a river ch...

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River Test diesel spill results in £350,000 for river project

River Test diesel spill results in £350,000 for river project

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

WFL UK Ltd paid £350,000 to Wessex Rivers Trust after a 2021 diesel spill on the River Test....

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Water voles to benefit from £300,000 Wessex Water enforcement

Water voles to benefit from £300,000 Wessex Water enforcement

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

The Environment Agency has secured £300,000 from Wessex Water for the Yeovil Rivers Community Trust, to be used to improve habitat in the Upper Yeo ca...

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Crackdown on water companies delivers record funding to restore harm done to waterways

Crackdown on water companies delivers record funding to restore harm done to waterways

Monday, 13 April 2026

Record £8.5 million funding secured through enforcement action will be reinvested directly into repairing harm to rivers and habitats ...

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Decade of transformation: Environment Agency marks £10 million milestone in fisheries restoration

Decade of transformation: Environment Agency marks £10 million milestone in fisheries restoration

Monday, 13 April 2026

Fishing licence income delivers £10 million of investment in fisheries since 2015...

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Iconic golden eagles to make comeback in England

Iconic golden eagles to make comeback in England

Saturday, 11 April 2026

Environment Secretary approves additional £1m of government funding to explore the reintroduction of golden eagles, restoring hopes they will return t...

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United Utilities guilty plea to action that led to fish deaths

United Utilities guilty plea to action that led to fish deaths

Friday, 10 April 2026

Following an Environment Agency investigation, United Utilities pleaded guilty to introducing thousands of fish into Bessy Brook, near Bolton, without...

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Local museums receive £4 million to improve accessibility to arts and culture

Local museums receive £4 million to improve accessibility to arts and culture

Thursday, 09 April 2026

£4 million of public funding and private philanthropy to improve access to museums and galleries across the country ...

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Threatened species set for major funding boost

Threatened species set for major funding boost

Thursday, 09 April 2026

Five species ranging from turtle doves to rare diamond-backed spider will receive a major funding boost...

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Essex skip hire boss and firm plead guilty to waste crime charges

Essex skip hire boss and firm plead guilty to waste crime charges

Wednesday, 08 April 2026

'I don’t do e-mails' among excuses for not clearing overflowing skips...

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Largest ever Government investment in threatened species recovery

Largest ever Government investment in threatened species recovery

Friday, 03 April 2026

A total £90 million funding for species recovery across England...

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Inspections target smashed with 10,000 health checks on water network

Inspections target smashed with 10,000 health checks on water network

Monday, 30 March 2026

Environment Agency completes record number of water company inspections driving improved performance across the sector...

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Largest ever enforcement workforce protecting waterways from pollution

Largest ever enforcement workforce protecting waterways from pollution

Monday, 30 March 2026

Environment Agency water enforcement team increases by almost fivefold since 2023...

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Permit revoked and two waste sites shut down in waste crack down

Permit revoked and two waste sites shut down in waste crack down

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. ...

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Marine licensing supporting research, energy infrastructure, new maritime facility and seabed protection

Marine licensing supporting research, energy infrastructure, new maritime facility and seabed protection

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Recent marine licensing decisions are supporting acoustic research, unexploded ordnance investigations ahead of Sizewell C construction, a new quay wa...

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Fewer and shorter storm overflow spills in 2025, new monitoring data shows

Fewer and shorter storm overflow spills in 2025, new monitoring data shows

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...

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AI powered smart signs have come to Worthing’s bathing waters

AI powered smart signs have come to Worthing’s bathing waters

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Smart signs which answer questions about bathing waters are now at Goring Beach, Worthing and Worthing Beach House. ...

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Government to make 'plug in solar' available within months

Government to make 'plug in solar' available within months

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

'Plug-in' solar panels to be in shops within months, offering households chance to significantly cut energy bills....

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England recovered from drought as weather whiplash sees floods

England recovered from drought as weather whiplash sees floods

Monday, 23 March 2026

Heavy rainfall sees water levels recover across England with all areas now back to normal status ...

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Stronger protections to help protect threatened wild birds

Stronger protections to help protect threatened wild birds

Monday, 23 March 2026

New proposals to restrict recreational shooting of threatened wild birds...

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Spring awakens at Wealden Heaths National Nature Reserve

Spring awakens at Wealden Heaths National Nature Reserve

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...

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King Charles III England Coast Path inaugurated with royal visit

King Charles III England Coast Path inaugurated with royal visit

Friday, 20 March 2026

His Majesty King Charles III launched the England Coast Path at an event at Seven Sisters today...

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New plans to reshape how we protect and manage our land

New plans to reshape how we protect and manage our land

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...

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Natural England Chief Executive to retire

Natural England Chief Executive to retire

Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Marian Spain’s retirement follows a career in environmental conservation and nature restoration spanning more than four decades...

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Major oil spill in Poole Harbour costs company £6m

Major oil spill in Poole Harbour costs company £6m

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 ...

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Devon farmer convicted after slurry spill kills hundreds of fish 

Devon farmer convicted after slurry spill kills hundreds of fish 

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. ...

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EA secures £430k for charity after multiple pollution incidents

EA secures £430k for charity after multiple pollution incidents

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. ...

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