Government news, all in one place
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The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England. It focuses on flood risk management, pollution control, water resources, and conservation to ensure sustainable development and environmental protection.
Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)
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Wednesday, 03 June 2026
Decision follows extensive review and two rounds of public consultation. Rigorous assessments in place to protect the environment and health ...
Wednesday, 03 June 2026
The water firm admits 18 charges of water pollution in Devon and Cornwall and sentencing is expected on 30 July 2026....
Thursday, 28 May 2026
The Environment Agency has opened a consultation into its draft decision to grant a permit variation to Drax Power Limited in Yorkshire....
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a recycling company for attempting to illegally export plastics contaminated with household waste. ...
Friday, 22 May 2026
The Environment Agency has made changes to an operator’s environmental permit to reduce odour issues at Jameson Road landfill....
Friday, 22 May 2026
New watchlist outlines 117 known waste sites across England causing concern for local communities ...
Thursday, 21 May 2026
Family farm business charged over two pollution incidents in Devon and Somerset with nearly £20,000 paid out in total . ...
Thursday, 21 May 2026
The Environment Agency has raised the height of Stockbridge Road near Timsbury and added a permanent, demountable defence where weed cuttings are caug...
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Arrest demonstrates Environment Agency's commitment to delivering its 10 Point Plan to tackle waste crime...
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Research shows that acting now to reduce nutrient pollution entering Lake Windermere can help protect its water quality from the effects of climate ch...
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Waste carrier DTM Grab Hire Ltd has been told to pay out £16,664 after thousands of tonnes of waste were dumped on a floodplain....
Monday, 18 May 2026
The new combustion permit regulates the diesel backup generators, and improves the site’s resilience in the case of a power cut....
Friday, 15 May 2026
The Environment Agency has issued an environmental permit variation to Angus Fire Limited in High Bentham, North Yorkshire....
Friday, 15 May 2026
Protected salmon and trout died in the pollution incident, and the watercourse was still impacted two years later....
Thursday, 14 May 2026
Each member will continue in post until January 2028 ...
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
The Environment Agency has stopped illegal waste activity in its tracks at a site near Chesterfield. ...
Friday, 01 May 2026
The Environment Agency has blocked access to land in Lancashire to prevent the illegal dumping of waste....
Friday, 01 May 2026
Farmers failed to properly store slurry in three separate cases, two of which led to pollution incidents....
Wednesday, 29 April 2026
The Environment Agency has blocked access to land in rural Northumberland following reports of illegal dumping and burning of waste. ...
Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Environment Agency and Natural England act on 30,000 tonnes of illegal waste at Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Leicestershire. ...
Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Human error blamed as enough water to fill 300,000 baths taken without Environment Agency licence...
Monday, 27 April 2026
Incidents off Kent coastline and inland – company released sewage into water weeks after getting record £90 million fine for almost 7,000 illegal disc...
Monday, 27 April 2026
Waste criminals get prison sentences following major Environment Agency investigation...
Thursday, 23 April 2026
The Devon waste carrier was fined £1,466 and told to pay back the economic benefit he realised by his illegal activity of £12,300....
Thursday, 23 April 2026
Clearance is underway on a West Yorkshire illegal waste site following court action by the Environment Agency....
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
A company and its director have been given a month to clear an illegal waste site or risk further court action. ...
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
The Environment Agency has secured £2.35 million from Yorkshire Water for environmental improvements following a series of pollution incidents....
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Construction is to begin on a new flood defence scheme at Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, reducing flood risk to homes, businesses, and infrastructure....
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
New flood defences already operational,?protecting homes through wet months?and set to help prevent an estimated £10 billion in damage...
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
An estimated 21,000 tonnes of illegal waste to be removed after being dumped by criminal gangs...
Serious Fraud Office Director addresses global anti-corruption conference
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street PM tribute to Sir Alex Younger
Environment Agency New permit issued for Beddington energy-from-waste site
HM Treasury Chancellor Rachel Reeves speech at the Scientific Superpower Conference