water pollution

Annual Water Quality Report from Surfers Against Sewage warns industry remains badly off track to meet targets for cutting pollution incidents

New legislation to receive Royal Assent, handing regulators fresh powers to ban water industry bonuses, impose tougher fines, and even pursue custodial sentences

Water regulator for England and Wales doubles funding for innovative ideas to combat challenges such as sewage spills, climate adaptation, water security, and decarbonisation

Office for Environmental Protection warns government is 'largely off track' to meeting majority of legally binding nature targets, and time is rapidly running out to deliver on 2030 goals

The government is facing scrutiny from the environmental watchdog over its efforts to comply with statutory standards for seas and coastlines

Confirmation average bills are to rise 36 per cent sparks anger, but industry insists increases are essential for tackling sewage pollution

Office for Environmental Protection warns Defra, the Environment Agency, and Ofwat could face court action unless immediate efforts are made to remedy alleged breaches of laws governing sewage overflows

Steve Reed and Angela Rayner signal intention to revamp a planning system that is currently failing both prospective homeowners and nature

Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) warns government guidance over application of farming water rules 'may be unlawful'

New Water Commission aims to strengthen regulation, boost investment, and encourage reform of the water sector