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Defra

Water firms to face 'faster' fines of up to £500,000 for breaching environmental rules

Legislation

Water firms to face 'faster' fines of up to £500,000 for breaching environmental rules

Defra continues crackdown on sewage spills and other environmental regulation breaches across England's water sector

clock 06 July 2026 • 3 min read
Last government breached nature laws by approving 'bee-killing' pesticides, watchdog rules

Biodiversity

Last government breached nature laws by approving 'bee-killing' pesticides, watchdog rules

Emergency authorisation of restricted pesticides under the previous government violated environmental protections, OEP investigation concludes

clock 03 July 2026 • 6 min read
Government allays water infrastructure concerns to unlock 18,000 new homes

Infrastructure

Government allays water infrastructure concerns to unlock 18,000 new homes

Water Delivery Taskforce maps out water infrastructure upgrades that clear path for planning approval for new housing developments

clock 02 July 2026 • 4 min read
Let's Save Water: New campaign aims to cut wasted water in England and Wales

Marketing

Let's Save Water: New campaign aims to cut wasted water in England and Wales

Campaign aims to change public's relationship with water and inspire behaviour change to tackle growing pressure on future supplies

clock 30 June 2026 • 2 min read
Defra ringfences £47m to boost peatland protections

Investment

Defra ringfences £47m to boost peatland protections

Fresh funding aims to restore peatlands that can reduce carbon emissions, support nature recovery, and boost rural the economy

clock 29 June 2026 • 4 min read
How the UK is set for a tree planting shortfall the size of Portsmouth by 2030

Biodiversity

How the UK is set for a tree planting shortfall the size of Portsmouth by 2030

A 'step change' in tree planting rates is needed, but there is encouraging signs of progress across England and Scotland as well as new plans to plant on the government estate

clock 26 June 2026 • 7 min read
Farming Roadmap 2050: Defra touts vision for more climate-resilient farming

Climate change

Farming Roadmap 2050: Defra touts vision for more climate-resilient farming

Government unveils long-term plan for farming in England focused on strengthening food security, boosting profitability, and enhancing resilience in face of escalating climate impacts

clock 24 June 2026 • 6 min read
Defra to consult on long-awaited supply chain deforestation rules

Supply chain

Defra to consult on long-awaited supply chain deforestation rules

Plans for long-awaited ban on the sale of products linked to illegal overseas deforestation have been confirmed by the government

clock 23 June 2026 • 6 min read
'Not good enough for the environment': Defra opposes proposed Thames Water rescue deal

Policy

'Not good enough for the environment': Defra opposes proposed Thames Water rescue deal

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds writes to Ofwat to express her opposition to multi-billion-pound turnaround plan for debt-ridden water company proposed by lenders L&VW

clock 16 June 2026 • 3 min read
Stephen Morgan appointed as Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs

Politics

Stephen Morgan appointed as Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs

Government completes mini-reshuffles following shock resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey

clock 15 June 2026 • 1 min read
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