Government introduces new bill to clean up water sector
Government introduces new bill to clean up water sector
Today we are looking at the introduction of the government’s first steps to transform the water sector.
The Environment Agency has published its annual Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA) report
The Environment Agency has published its annual Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA) report of the environmental performance of England’s nine water and sewerage companies during 2023. The EPA is the only independent comparison of environmental performance across the sector. While it …
Coverage of government announcement on steps to reform water sector
Today we are looking at coverage of today’s water company roundtable held by Secretary of State for Environment Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed.
Coverage of Secretary of State, Steve Reed’s attendance at the Great Yorkshire Show
There has been significant coverage of the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed’s first official visit since taking office at the Great Yorkshire Show. The Secretary of State met with farmers and stakeholders, including visits to the NFU and CLA stands. Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner also attended the event.
Coverage of BBC investigation into potential illegal dry spills by water companies in 2022
There has been expected coverage by the BBC on their investigation into England’s water companies discharging sewage when the weather is dry. The investigation suggests 6000 possibly illegal spills occurred during 2022. The coverage notes that three water companies shared …
New evidence Asian hornets overwintering in UK
There has been widespread coverage this morning across BBC Breakfast, the Times, the Telegraph, the Guardian and the Daily Mail focused on new evidence Asian hornets have overwintered in the UK. Genetic analysis conducted by APHA’s National Bee Unit, found that three Asian hornets queen’s trapped last month in Sussex are the offspring of a nest that was destroyed in the area, in November 2023.
Whilst this is the first evidence of Asian hornets overwintering in the UK, it is not considered to be strong evidence of an established population.
High court ruling on Farming Rules for Water
Today we are looking at today’s high court ruling on Farming Rules for Water
Draft determinations for water companies
The economic regulator of the water sector Ofwat has confirmed it will delay its publication of water company draft determinations until 11 July 2024.
Steps to improve water quality in England
Today we are looking at recent action taken to improve water quality in England.
Coverage of Defra's expanded and improved SFI offer
There has been positive coverage in the media of Defra’s expanded and improved Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI).
Coverage of the Farm to Fork Summit at Downing Street
Following a package of new measures announced by the Prime Minister at the Farm to Fork summit, there has been widespread coverage across broadcast, national and trade media.