Environment Agency

Sir Philip Dilley was previously chairman of engineering firm that wrote environmental reports on fracking for Cuadrilla

British Geological Survey and the Environment Agency publish data showing proximity of shale deposits to major aquifers

Chris Smith, EA's outgoing chairman, dismisses campaigners' claims over impact when process 'done properly'

Dilley named preferred candidate to replace outgoing chair Lord Smith

Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey says shale gas exploration will not compromise investment in renewables and can have a limited impact on the environment if done in the right way

Waste industry report says more funding is needed to tackle fly-tipping, illegal waste sites, and growing "culture of criminality"

But agency confirms redundancy programme will recommence once floods have subsided

Environment Agency publishes Quality Protocol designed to make it easier for biogas projects to sell fertiliser by-products

Prime minister's warning to cabinet comes as flooding threatens yet more homes

Environment Agency and government trade blows as swathes of southern England face severe flood warnings