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Five new teams in Anglia to protect waterways from pollution

Five new teams in Anglia to protect waterways from pollution

Friday, 13 February 2026

Largest ever enforcement workforce protecting waterways from pollution including five new teams for the Anglian area....

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Seven new teams in the South East protect rivers from pollution

Seven new teams in the South East protect rivers from pollution

Friday, 13 February 2026

Largest ever enforcement workforce protecting waterways from pollution includes seven new teams for the South East...

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Communities set to benefit from 13 new bathing spots proposed across England

Communities set to benefit from 13 new bathing spots proposed across England

Friday, 13 February 2026

Proposed sites include the first ever on the River Thames in London ...

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Largest ever enforcement workforce protecting waterways from pollution

Largest ever enforcement workforce protecting waterways from pollution

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Environment Agency water enforcement team increases by almost fivefold since 2023...

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Environment Secretary at Economist Water Summit

Environment Secretary at Economist Water Summit

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a speech at the Economist Water Summit in London....

Native crayfish population survives following major incident

Native crayfish population survives following major incident

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Intensive surveys by the Environment Agency has found the native white clawed crayfish population in Northumberland has survived a major incident. ...

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Beavers to be released in South West England in coming weeks

Beavers to be released in South West England in coming weeks

Saturday, 07 February 2026

Natural England has approved the release of beavers at two projects in South West England. ...

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The Gambia's WTO Trade Policy Review: UK Statement – February 2026

The Gambia's WTO Trade Policy Review: UK Statement – February 2026

Friday, 06 February 2026

UK Statement at The Gambia’s World Trade Organization Trade Policy Review. Delivered by Kumar Iyer, Ambassador and Permanent Representative for the UK...

Four Trustees appointed to The Royal Parks Board

Four Trustees appointed to The Royal Parks Board

Friday, 06 February 2026

The Secretary of State has appointed Michael Eldridge, Lorna Parker, Justine Simons, and Ruth Willmott as Trustees of The Royal Parks Board for a term...

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Cornwall firm illegally stored waste including animal blood

Cornwall firm illegally stored waste including animal blood

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Roger and Angela Smith were found guilty of unpermitted storage and disposal of waste and now must repay £600,000 under the Proceeds of Crime Act....

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Defra Secretary of State IPBES 12 speech

Defra Secretary of State IPBES 12 speech

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs Emma Reynolds spoke at IBPES-12 on Tuesday 3 February...

Farmer productivity boost with new nutrient planning tool

Farmer productivity boost with new nutrient planning tool

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

A new nutrient planning tool has been launched to match nutrients to crop and soil need, cutting waste, supporting productivity, and protecting waterc...

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Major international science meeting begins in Manchester 

Major international science meeting begins in Manchester 

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Environment Secretary opens international meeting on business and biodiversity ...

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UK’s first ever plan to tackle 'forever chemicals'

UK’s first ever plan to tackle 'forever chemicals'

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

New framework will protect public health and the environment from risks posed by PFAS....

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MMO secures a second successful MPA byelaw prosecution

MMO secures a second successful MPA byelaw prosecution

Friday, 30 January 2026

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has secured a second successful prosecution for a contravention of an MMO Marine Protected Area (MPA) byelaw....

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Marine licencing supporting coastal restoration, defence infrastructure and offshore wind

Marine licencing supporting coastal restoration, defence infrastructure and offshore wind

Friday, 30 January 2026

Recent marine licencing decisions are supporting kelp restoration in the northeast, MOD facility maintenance at Weymouth Bay, marina refurbishment in ...

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Farming rules shake up to cut pollution and support farmers

Farming rules shake up to cut pollution and support farmers

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Streamlined agriculture rules to cut duplication and make it easier for farmers to drive down water pollution...

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Strong uptake for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements

Strong uptake for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements

Monday, 26 January 2026

£59m in Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreement extensions taken up by farmers...

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UK leads global efforts to help communities save the ocean and beat poverty

UK leads global efforts to help communities save the ocean and beat poverty

Monday, 26 January 2026

New funding to protect the ocean and support communities most affected by climate change...

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Government announces bumper £1.5 billion package to restore national pride

Government announces bumper £1.5 billion package to restore national pride

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

£1.5 billion will be invested in cultural organisations over a five-year period – turning the corner on underfunding over the last decade and more...

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Millions?in?water?company?fines?to power?local led?restoration

Millions?in?water?company?fines?to power?local led?restoration

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Water companies who broke environmental rules are now funding the recovery of England’s waterways by local?communities and environmental groups....

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New operation and maintenance contract awarded to Alpheus

New operation and maintenance contract awarded to Alpheus

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Mining Remediation Authority awards new operation and maintenance contract to Alpheus Environmental Limited....

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Fish kill incident costs Worcestershire firm over £1 million

Fish kill incident costs Worcestershire firm over £1 million

Monday, 19 January 2026

A company has made a financial contribution of over £1 million to come into compliance and to deal with the effects of a pollution incident in 2018....

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Government unveils biggest overhaul to water in a generation

Government unveils biggest overhaul to water in a generation

Monday, 19 January 2026

A new once-in-a-generation plan to overhaul the water system and protect households from disruption has been unveiled today (Tuesday 20 January)....

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EA launches new permit consultation for Davidstow creamery

EA launches new permit consultation for Davidstow creamery

Friday, 16 January 2026

The Environment Agency has launched a consultation on a draft permit variation to Saputo Dairy UK for their creamery site near Davidstow, Cornwall....

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Reappointments to the Environment Agency Board

Reappointments to the Environment Agency Board

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Sarah Mukherjee and Mark Suthern reappointed for twelve months...

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Tough new legal duties on water companies to cut pollution

Tough new legal duties on water companies to cut pollution

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Water companies legally required to produce pollution reduction plans for the first time, using detailed instructions published today...

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Environment Agency adds fresh fish to West Country waters

Environment Agency adds fresh fish to West Country waters

Wednesday, 07 January 2026

Thousands of fresh fish have been introduced to rivers, lakes and ponds in Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire by the Environment Agency. ...

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Powerful animated Cumbrian NFM film wins international prize

Powerful animated Cumbrian NFM film wins international prize

Monday, 05 January 2026

'Wood You Believe It' wins ‘Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST) Education Award' in 'Science Film Festival' 2025....

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UK celebrates recipients from Wales in HM The King's New Year Honours List

UK celebrates recipients from Wales in HM The King's New Year Honours List

Monday, 29 December 2025

67 people from Wales who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s New Years Honours List 2026 today. ...

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