water pollution
27 Oct 2025
Environment Agency Set For Stronger Powers On Water Breaches
Water companies that commit environmental offences could soon face quicker and tougher fines of up to £500,000, under new measures proposed by the Government. A consultation has been launched to...
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16 Sep 2024
Government Introduces Major Water Reform Bill to Tackle Pollution
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has announced the introduction of a landmark piece of legislation aimed at cracking down on pollution by water companies. The Water...
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15 Jul 2024
Government Announces First Steps to Reform Water Sector
Last week, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, announced a series of measures aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis in the water sector. As Ofwat...
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15 Apr 2024
£11 Million in Water Company Fines Funds New Environmental Restoration Initiative
Approximately £11 million collected from fines and penalties imposed on water companies will fund the newly established Water Restoration Fund (WRF), as announced by Environment Secretary Steve Barclay last week....
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09 Aug 2021
Funding boost for farmers to tackle water pollution
The Yorkshire Times reports that the Government has announced a programme to support farmers across the country to reduce water and air pollution from their land In collaboration with Natural...
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