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
Times article on Environment Agency inspections
An article published in The Times today covering Environment Agency inspections has said checks on water companies and individuals are drawing too much water from English rivers and aquifers have fallen over the last four years. At the same time, …
Government response to House of Lords report on the water industry
Today, we are responding to a letter from the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee on regulation of the water industry.
Government response to BBC reporting on storm overflows
Today, we are responding to BBC coverage on storm overflows
Water Minister meets farmers in drought affected Norfolk
In this blog we look at Minister Pow’s visit to Norfolk and the work being done by the government to boost water security in the region and England as a whole.
Coverage on storm overflows and protected sites
Defra’s response to coverage of Greenpeace Unearthed findings about storm overflows and protected sites.