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New crackdown is the largest criminal action against water companies in history.
A major investment will modernise Britain's fishing fleet, enhance workforce skills, and revitalise coastal communities to boost tourism.
Waste criminals, fly-tippers and cowboy waste operators to have vehicles seized and crushed
New laws in force today mark the toughest sentencing powers against law-breaking water executives in history.
Government reforms will streamline and modernise regulation to unlock growth, deliver 1.5 million homes and do more for nature under the Plan for Change
Speech by Environment Secretary Steve Reed at the Dock Shed in London, setting out his vision for a circular economy
New sewage data shows small drop in the number of sewage spills in 2024, but duration has increased.
In front of industry titans, Environment Secretary Steve Reed to outline plan to cut waste across industry as part of Government鈥檚 Plan for Change
Funding boost for specialist rural and wildlife crime units.
New standards will set the bar for nature investments, prevent greenwashing and helping business invest in restoring nature
His reappointment comes as Environment Secretary, Steve Reed, is rewiring and reforming Defra and its arm's-length bodies to unlock growth under the Plan for Change
The 鈥楴ational Estate for Nature鈥� met to discuss land management plans to meet the country鈥檚 legal Environment Act targets.
Environment Secretary Steve Reed visited Cambridge to discuss the region鈥檚 urgent water needs.
Environment Secretary Steve Reed visited Havant Thicket reservoir, which will help future-proof water supply in the South East.
Reforms to modernise bathing waters could see swimmers enjoying cleaner water and flexible seasons, as government states plans to bolster bathing water rules.
Environment Secretary Steve Reed will today (Monday 10 March) set out government ambition to end sewage discharged into Windermere
Environment Secretary to announce reform package to boost farmers鈥� profitability as part of the Plan for Change
Speech by Environment Secretary Steve Reed at the NFU Conference
The Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 has today received Royal Assent, boosting the powers of water sector regulators to tackle pollution.
A record 拢2.65 billion will be committed to build or maintain up to 1,000 flood defences, protecting more than 66,000 properties.
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