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.
Weekly stories
Steps to improve water quality in England
Today we are looking at recent action taken to improve water quality in England.
Delivering for people and planet
In 2018, the government published its 25 Year Environment Plan which outlined 10 overarching goals for improving the environment within a generation. Here are 60 ways we are delivering this for people, the planet and nature.
Coverage of Environment Agency enforcement of farming regulations in the River Wye
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Today (14 January) there is coverage in the Observer of claims by campaign group River Action about the Environment Agency’s regulation of poultry farms in the River Wye Catchment. River Action is quoted claiming that the Environment Agency has …
Mendip 'super' National Nature Reserve
Today we are looking at media coverage of Natural England’s announcement on the declaration of the Mendips ‘super’ National Nature Reserve.
Water company draft business plans published
Today water companies are publishing draft business plans which set out their proposed spending from 2025 to 2030.
High Court judgment on Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan
The High Court has rejected claims that the government’s Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan is unlawful,
Coverage of start of work on major flood risk management scheme in Bewdley
Today we are looking at coverage of the official start of work on a major flood risk management scheme at Beales Corner in Bewdley, Worcestershire.
Inaccurate media coverage on water body data
Today’s blog outlines the government position on inaccurate media coverage about water body data
Environment Secretary holds roundtable on improving the River Deben
Local partners joined Defra ministers at a roundtable to discuss water quality at the River Deben