Environment Agency secures 'largest ever' budget for tackling water pollution

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Government claims lion's share of £189m budget for water quality monitoring and other services over the coming year is set to be covered by permit charges and levy income from water companies

The Environment Agency (EA) is set to receive its "largest ever budget" for tackling water pollution in England over the coming year, the lion's share of which is set to be covered by charges paid by water...

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