Coverage of the introduction of the Water (Special Measures) Bill
Today we are looking at coverage following the introduction of major legislation to crack down on water bosses polluting Britain’s rivers, lakes and seas
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’.
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 the 27 new bathing water designations across England
There has been widespread coverage of the government’s announcement that 27 new bathing water sites will be designated across England. Coverage includes BBC, ITV, The Guardian, The Telegraph, iNews, The Times and Daily Mail.
Inaccurate claims in the OEP Report reviewing the implementation of River Basin Management Planning in England
Today the Office for Environmental Protection published a report on legal targets to improve water health.
The report claims that report claims that “the EA has calculated a cost of £51 billion to achieve the targets… but there is only confirmed funding of £6.2 billion up to 2027”.
This is incorrect. In October 2023, the water industry announced a planned £96 billion of investment between 2025 and 2030 to deliver significant environmental improvements, including tackling nutrient pollution and reducing the use of storm overflows. Ofwat is currently considering these proposals.
Coverage of the launch of the Water Restoration Fund
Today we look at media coverage of a new £11m fund for local water quality projects.
Coverage of plans to designate 27 new swimming sites
Today we are looking at media coverage of this week’s bathing water consultation launch.
Coverage of Government action on bonuses for water company bosses
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.
Judicial review on nutrient regulations for farmers
Today we are looking at coverage of today’s judicial review on the Environment Agency’s Farming Rules for Water.
Environment Agency response to Panorama investigation
Today’s blog outlines the Environment Agency’s response to an investigation by BBC Panorama