Water

Environment Agency chief calls for use to be cut by a third

The 'Fine to Flush' standard will allow wet wipe manufacturers which pass new tests to put official safety logos on their packaging

Parliament's EFRA Committee publishes report on water industry regulation, calling for firms to be given more powers to roll out smart meters

Green Alliance's James Elliot argues the stars are aligning for a long overdue overhaul of UK water management efforts

Environment Secretary wants to see international targets to protect marine life trebled

National Drought Action Group warns water supplies in north of England remain low after scant rainfall this summer proved 'tough on farmers'

Water security is a financial risk for companies, warns CDP's Cate Lamb, but some firms are using nature-based solutions to reduce risk and save money

92 retail brands including of Caffé Nero, Costa, Lush, McDonald's and Pret A Manger have promised to refill shoppers' water bottles as part of new push to cut plastic waste

United Utilities announces hosepipe ban on the way, as water industry again urges customers to curb water use where possible

Not for profit group to team up with industry to promote water efficiency measures