Defra response to Environment Bill storm overflows amendment coverage
Today we are looking at media coverage of an amendment to the Environment Bill related to sewage discharges from storm overflows.
Regulatory Position Statement on wastewater treatment
Time-limited position statement has robust conditions in place to mitigate risks to the environment
Water companies given green light to invest £2.7 billion on building back greener
Ofwat has confirmed a final package of investment from water companies to deliver lasting environmental improvements.
Too many water companies still failing to protect environment
This afternoon’s blog looks at media coverage of the Environment Agency’s annual assessment of the environmental performance of England’s water companies.
Measures to reduce harm from storm overflows to be made law
Today we look at coverage in the Guardian, Telegraph, Times and Yorkshire Post about our plans to bring in legislation to reduce sewage discharges by water companies into rivers.
'LOVE WATER' campaign launched to protect UK the water environment
There has been positive coverage of the launch of the Love Water campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of water and the role everyone plays in protecting it.
EU and microplastics and Ofwat assessment of water companies' business plans
We look at coverage of the EU proposing a ban on microplastics and Ofwat's initial assessment of water companies’ business plans for 2020-25.
London Illegal Wildlife Trade conference and Anglian Water visit
Today we begin the one month countdown to the London Illegal Wildlife Trade conference and look back on the Environment Secretary's visit to Anglian Water
Hen Harrier breeding success, water companies' performance and food stockpiling - Wednesday 1 August
Hen Harrier breeding success, water companies and their performance and incorrect news on food stockpiling.