Environment Agency

Heavy rainfall replenishes England's water levels, but scientists warn changing climate makes rapid swings between drought and flooding more likely

Cross-party report lays bare human costs of coastal erosion and failure of 'piecemeal' policy support, as growing numbers of households and businesses face escalating climate impacts

Environment Agency provides details on historic funding programme, which is set to deliver new flood barriers, coastal defences, and natural flood management measures

Defra moves to establish zero-tolerance policy on illegal waste, as government threatens to confiscate fly tippers' driving licenses

Almost 1,240 people reported falling sick after swimming in bathing waters hit by sewage releases last year, according to Surfers Against Sewage

Defra unveils plans to beef up response to waste crime through the roll out of cutting edge technologies

Worsening flood outlook prompts renewed calls for climate adaptation measures

Natural England greenlights release of the 'prodigious ecosystem engineers' in two further catchments

Strategy promises to consult on PFAS drinking water limits and develop safer alternatives for harmful everyday materials

Overly cautious culture within Defra, Environment Agency, and Natural England has restricted attempts to embrace new approaches for nature recovery, spending watchdog claims