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Tough new legal duties on water companies to cut pollution

Tough new legal duties on water companies to cut pollution

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Water companies legally required to produce pollution reduction plans for the first time, using detailed instructions published today...

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Environment Agency adds fresh fish to West Country waters

Environment Agency adds fresh fish to West Country waters

Wednesday, 07 January 2026

Thousands of fresh fish have been introduced to rivers, lakes and ponds in Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire by the Environment Agency. ...

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Powerful animated Cumbrian NFM film wins international prize

Powerful animated Cumbrian NFM film wins international prize

Monday, 05 January 2026

'Wood You Believe It' wins ‘Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST) Education Award' in 'Science Film Festival' 2025....

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UK celebrates recipients from Wales in HM The King's New Year Honours List

UK celebrates recipients from Wales in HM The King's New Year Honours List

Monday, 29 December 2025

67 people from Wales who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s New Years Honours List 2026 today. ...

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Suspended prison sentence for rogue waste operator

Suspended prison sentence for rogue waste operator

Tuesday, 23 December 2025

The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a 61-year-old man for running an illegal waste operation without the necessary permits or exemption...

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Success for Environment Agency with illegal waste site probe

Success for Environment Agency with illegal waste site probe

Thursday, 18 December 2025

An Environment Agency investigation into a large illegal waste site in Lincolnshire has resulted in several convictions and large donations to charity...

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Successful crackdown on illegal waste carriers in East Anglia

Successful crackdown on illegal waste carriers in East Anglia

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Communities are better protected from illegal waste operators following a successful year of roadside checks by the Environment Agency, police and par...

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Modelling a star in a jar – in seconds

Modelling a star in a jar – in seconds

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Scientists have developed an AI tool which can simulate complex fusion plasma in seconds, helping to pave the way for the design of future fusion powe...

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More than £400m paid out for sustainable food production

More than £400m paid out for sustainable food production

Friday, 12 December 2025

Three quarters of farmers have received Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship payments ...

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The UK Accelerator welcomes eight companies into the 2026 NATO DIANA Programme

The UK Accelerator welcomes eight companies into the 2026 NATO DIANA Programme

Thursday, 11 December 2025

A new cohort of innovative companies specialising in Contested Electromagnetic Environments is joining the UK Accelerator 2026 NATO DIANA Programme. ...

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Clearance work to begin at Kidlington waste dump

Clearance work to begin at Kidlington waste dump

Thursday, 11 December 2025

The Environment Agency has already begun preparations to ensure the site is cleared as soon as possible...

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Have your say on South West Water upgrade request for St Mabyn

Have your say on South West Water upgrade request for St Mabyn

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

The Environment Agency wants to hear your views as South West Water seeks permission to process more sewage waste in St Mabyn, Cornwall....

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New milestone achieved on Stallingborough flood defences

New milestone achieved on Stallingborough flood defences

Thursday, 04 December 2025

The third year of construction on an Environment Agency flood defence scheme has been completed, resulting in 2300 properties being better protected....

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Agencies discuss Kidlington clearance

Agencies discuss Kidlington clearance

Wednesday, 03 December 2025

Statement from the Environment Agency and Oxfordshire County Council, on behalf of the strategic communication group for illegally-dumped waste at Kid...

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TAE Technologies and UKAEA partner to commercialise fusion tech

TAE Technologies and UKAEA partner to commercialise fusion tech

Tuesday, 02 December 2025

Joint venture to develop neutral beams for fusion and non-fusion applications, creating high-skilled jobs and establishing a critical supply chain...

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Multi agency work to protect community and environment in Kidlington

Multi agency work to protect community and environment in Kidlington

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Partners including Environment Agency, Cherwell District Council, Oxfordshire County Council, and local emergency services provide update on Kidlingto...

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Report by the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities: UK Statement November 2025

Report by the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities: UK Statement November 2025

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Ambassador Holland thanks the Coordinator of Economic and Environmental activities for his office's work on mitigating the environmental impacts of Ru...

Consultation on Yorkshire permit application opens

Consultation on Yorkshire permit application opens

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

Egdon Resources UK Limited has applied to the Environment Agency for an environmental permit....

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Essential Somerset reservoirs upgraded to prevent flooding

Essential Somerset reservoirs upgraded to prevent flooding

Tuesday, 25 November 2025

The Environment Agency has made major maintenance upgrades to three flood storage reservoirs across the Somerset Levels and Moors....

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Suspended sentences for illegal waste site boss and landlord

Suspended sentences for illegal waste site boss and landlord

Monday, 24 November 2025

Charles Willard ran a waste transfer station in Chichester without environmental permits, while Callan Wood let it operate on land owned by his compan...

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Second brother to hand back illegal waste profits

Second brother to hand back illegal waste profits

Monday, 24 November 2025

Banned rubbish could have filled three Albert Halls. Confiscation order comes as Environment Agency closes 750 illegal waste sites in 12 months ...

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Secretary of State's address to CLA Rural Business Conference

Secretary of State's address to CLA Rural Business Conference

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a keynote speech at the 2025 CLA Rural Business Conference...

Secretary of State's address to 2025 FDF Investment Summit

Secretary of State's address to 2025 FDF Investment Summit

Wednesday, 19 November 2025

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a keynote speech at the 2025 Food and Drink Federation Investment Summit 2025...

Agencies meet to progress investigation into dumping at Kidlington site

Agencies meet to progress investigation into dumping at Kidlington site

Wednesday, 19 November 2025

All partners remain committed to protecting the local community and environment...

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Cornwall scrapyard doctored documents over smelting emissions

Cornwall scrapyard doctored documents over smelting emissions

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Graham Orchard unlawfully smelted aluminium for years in breach of the environmental permit....

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Water efficiency must become national priority says EA

Water efficiency must become national priority says EA

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Environment Agency urges water companies to speed up fixing of leaks ...

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Yorkshire duo arrested in recycling fraud investigation

Yorkshire duo arrested in recycling fraud investigation

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Environment Agency officers worked with South Yorkshire Police to apprehend the individuals...

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Multi partner action taken at skip company in Southport

Multi partner action taken at skip company in Southport

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Joint day of action at Johnson’s Scrap Metal Ltd in Southport. The company’s environmental permit was revoked and it is required to clear the waste. ...

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Suspended jail terms for father and son who flouted waste rules

Suspended jail terms for father and son who flouted waste rules

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a father and son for illegally importing, processing and burning waste at 2 sites near Draycott, De...

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Notice served on bogus directors as Companies House changes come into force

Notice served on bogus directors as Companies House changes come into force

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Identity verification for directors and PSCs brings a fairer and safer business environment closer. ...

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