Government announces TB Eradication Strategy refresh to end the badger cull
The new strategy will use scientific evidence to help the Government to meet the goal to eradicate TB by 2038
Defra Press Office
Response to coverage on the ‘March for Clean Water’
Today’s blog outlines the government’s response to recent coverage on the upcoming ‘March for Clean Water’.
The impact of the Common User Charge
Today’s blog outlines the government response to recent coverage of the Common User Charge introduced under the Border Target Operating Model.
Government to double water bill compensation for poor customer service
Today we are looking at coverage of government plans to double reimbursement payments for water company customers when their basic services are impacted.
Coverage of Ofwat’s £168m enforcement action against three water companies
Today we are looking at coverage of Ofwat’s announcement that it will be pursuing enforcement action against Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, and Northumbrian Water.
Coverage of rapid review to meet Environment Act targets
Today we’re looking at coverage of the government’s Environmental Improvement Plan announcement.
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 …
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.
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.