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Conservative Environment Network urges government to impose ambitious inland bathing water site target following water company apology

Mea culpa follows rising public anger over the dire state of England's rivers, lakes, and coastlines following repeated dumping of raw sewage by water companies

The ongoing row over the UK's sewage spills looks set to be a major issue for local voters, but there are no quick fixes or easy answers to the crisis

Government sets out proposals for new water efficiency labelling regime that could curb energy bills and save 1.2 billion litres of water a day

Environment Agency confirms eight out of 14 areas in England are now officially experiencing drought conditions, prompting deluge of calls for bolder climate resilience measures

Water UK campaign seeks to spur more efficient water use behaviours in face of worsening climate risks

England's water companies must do more to protect environment and ensure resilient supply, government tells Ofwat

It comes just a day after the government published 1,200-word defence of its decision to vote against stricter legal controls on pumping raw sewage into rivers and seas