There has been coverage, including in the Telegraph, Sky News, The Independent, Daily Mail, The Times and The Mirror of the publication of the government response to our consultation on a ban on plastic-containing wet wipes. Today’s announcement sets out the next steps to ban the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic across the UK.
Today we look at media coverage of a new £11m fund for local water quality projects.
Today’s blog covers Defra’s response to media coverage on Thames Water.
Today, we are looking at coverage of today’s announcement that water companies have committed £180m in fast-tracked investment to prevent sewage spills.
Today we are looking at media coverage of this week’s bathing water consultation launch.
Today we are looking at coverage of this morning's announcement that water bosses are set to be banned from receiving bonuses if a company has committed serious criminal breaches.
Today we are looking at coverage of today’s judicial review on the Environment Agency’s Farming Rules for Water.
Companies who breach their environmental permits now face unlimited financial penalties following major changes to Variable Monetary Penalties (VMPs).
Today’s blog outlines the Environment Agency’s response to an investigation by BBC Panorama
Today (21 November) there has been media coverage of a report by Surfers Against Sewage which claims 60% of inland swimming spots that they monitored would be classified as ‘poor’ if officially designated as bathing waters. To note, it is …