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Statement to the House of Commons outlining the government response to the Independent Water Commission's final report.
Ofwat to be abolished and a new, single, powerful regulator to be established to cut water pollution in England’s rivers, lakes and seas, and protect families from massive bill hikes
Environment Secretary Steve Reed to establish consumer champion with legal powers as part of 'root and branch' reform
Environment Secretary Steve Reed sets out the government's initial response to the Independent Water Commission final report, led by Sir Jon Cunliffe.
Sewage pollution from water companies will be cut in half by the end of the decade, the Environment Secretary Steve Reed will pledge today (Sunday 20 July).
Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs delivered a speech at the Water UK Skills Summit hosted at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre
New analysis reveals largest budget for Environment Agency’s water regulation in history
Speech by Environment Secretary Steve Reed at the 2025 Groundswell Show.
The government is making a substantial investment in the future of farming, supporting cleaner rivers, healthier soils, and more resilient landscapes.
Almost £8 billion to be invested in flood defences over the next decade
Uplifts to Guaranteed Service Standard Scheme will result in up to tenfold increase for customer compensation when they've been failed by water companies
New healthy food standard will see big businesses promoting healthier food and drink.
UK Government hosts a major international nature finance event attended by His Majesty the King at Lancaster House.
Huge investment in new National Biosecurity Centre to protect the British public and the economy from future pandemics.
Water companies will now have to publish plans to reduce pollution incidents and address the use of nature-based solutions when managing wastewater.
The Government will invest water company fines into local projects across the country to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas
• Environment Secretary Steve Reed has brought business leaders and investors together to scale up private investment in nature
Defra Secretary of State Steve Reed addressed the National Trust's 130th Anniversary Dinner on Tuesday 10 June
Government proposals to ban bottom trawling in more vulnerable marine habitats aim to protect important and rare underwater life.
New review aims to support fairer, more profitable deals for farmers.
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