tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2025-06-19T09:32:53+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-invest-over-100m-in-water-company-fines-to-local-environmental-projects2025-06-19T09:32:53+01:00Government to invest over £100m in water company fines to local environmental projectsThe Government will invest water company fines into local projects across the country to clean up our rivers, lakes and seastag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-drainage-standards-tackle-pollution-in-englands-communities2025-06-19T09:25:35+01:00New drainage standards tackle pollution in England’s communities Developers encouraged to reduce pollution, protect communities from flooding and benefit nature as part of government’s ambition to build 1.5 million homes. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/consultation-on-recovering-costs-for-water-company-enforcement2025-04-14T10:22:15+01:00Consultation on recovering costs for water company enforcementEnvironment Agency launches consultation on cost recovery for water company enforcement activities.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cambridge-waste-water-treatment-plant-relocation-dco-decision-announced2025-04-08T14:19:30+01:00Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation DCO decision announcedThe Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/reed-sewage-spill-data-a-disgrace2025-03-27T09:40:37+00:00Reed: Sewage spill data a “disgrace�New sewage data shows small drop in the number of sewage spills in 2024, but duration has increased.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/environment-agency-and-oxford-city-council-unlock-growth2025-03-20T14:43:09+00:00Environment Agency and Oxford City Council unlock growthPartnership unlocks 18,000 new homes whilst ensuring high standards of environmental protection, delivering change in line with Government’s plan for growth. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nature-restoration-at-north-cave-wetlands-mark-end-of-water-tour2025-03-13T15:08:20+00:00Nature restoration at North Cave Wetlands mark end of water tourMinister for Water and Flooding, Emma Hardy, visited North Cave Wetlands to see how nature-based solutions help flooding. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/water-investment-to-unlock-growth-in-east-of-england2025-03-13T15:07:57+00:00Water investment to unlock growth in East of EnglandEnvironment Secretary Steve Reed visited Cambridge to discuss the region’s urgent water needs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/securing-a-sustainable-water-future-for-the-south-east2025-03-12T16:23:52+00:00Securing a sustainable water future for the South EastEnvironment Secretary Steve Reed visited Havant Thicket reservoir, which will help future-proof water supply in the South East.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/sir-jon-cunliffes-address-on-the-water-commissions-future-plans2025-02-27T00:00:00+00:00Speech from Sir Jon Cunliffe, Independent Water CommissionSir Jon Cunliffe gives a speech in Manchester to launch the eight-week Call for Evidence for the Independent Water Commission.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/public-invited-to-have-say-on-water-sector-fit-for-the-future2025-02-27T00:00:00+00:00Public invited to have say on water sector fit for the futureIndependent Water Commission explores fresh ideas on water sector reforms, both evolutionary and revolutionary.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-law-to-ban-bonuses-for-polluting-water-bosses2025-02-24T15:08:10+00:00New law to ban bonuses for polluting water bossesThe Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 has today received Royal Assent, boosting the powers of water sector regulators to tackle pollution.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/water-companies-to-be-forced-to-double-compensation-for-failures2024-12-17T00:01:03+00:00Water companies to be forced to double compensation for failuresGovernment acts decisively to force water companies to double the compensation paid to customers and businesses for service failures. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/anglian-water-fined-300000-for-sewage-pollution-in-norfolk2024-12-06T15:59:56+00:00Anglian Water fined £300,000 for sewage pollution in NorfolkSewage flooded into properties and thousands of fish were killedtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/wessex-water-fined-500000-for-sewage-killing-thousands-of-fish2024-11-11T00:00:00+00:00Wessex Water fined £500,000 for sewage killing thousands of fishA sewage pumping station failure killed over 2,000 fish in Melksham, with sewage from a burst rising main also killing fish near Weston-super-Mare.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/water-company-inspections-surge-in-south-west2024-11-08T11:09:10+00:00Water company inspections surge in South WestNearly 500 inspections of water company assets have happened in South West. Inspection teams continue to grow, focused on checks, enforcement, and regulation.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/governments-launch-largest-review-of-sector-since-privatisation2024-10-22T22:00:02+01:00Governments launch largest review of sector since privatisationThe UK and Welsh Governments have introduced major legislation with new powers to bring criminal charges against water executives and a ban on bonuses. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/marine-pollution-incident-resilience-workshop-begins-in-honiara2024-10-08T06:01:29+01:00Marine Pollution Incident Resilience workshop begins in HoniaraIt brings together key stakeholders to enhance local and regional collaboration, communication and strengthen environmental response capabilities.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/steve-reed-speech-on-the-water-special-measures-bill2024-09-05T00:00:00+01:00Steve Reed speech on the Water (Special Measures) BillA speech by Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed on the introduction of the Water (Special Measures) Bill to Parliament.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/water-bill-compensation-to-double-for-poor-customer-service2024-08-12T00:01:03+01:00Water bill compensation to double for poor customer serviceThe government has today launched a consultation to double reimbursement for water company customers when their basic water services are hit.