UK reservoirs ‘recovered’ after widespread drought
However, some regions are still at risk of drought, figures show.
UK News|Apr 26, 2023
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Minister hits out at Scottish Secretary as deposit return changes announced
Lorna Slater provided more detail of the decision to delay the start of the Scottish Government scheme from August to next March.
UK News|Apr 20, 2023
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Deposit return scheme delayed until March, Yousaf confirms
The government has been urged to use the delay to alleviate concerns with the scheme.
UK News|Apr 18, 2023
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Four more designated bathing waters created for wild swimmers
The spots will receive bathing water status from next month, the Government has announced.
UK News|Apr 9, 2023
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Communities to receive flood defence funding named
The Government has allocated the first quarter of the total funding it promised to give out between 2021 and 2027.
UK News|Apr 5, 2023
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Government considers banning ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam
The Health and Safety Executive recommended restricting the use of PFAS in foam as well as consumer products likely to lead to pollution.
UK News|Apr 3, 2023
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Ofwat consulting on bringing forward £1.6bn of water improvement projects
The regulator wants to approve 31 investment schemes that water companies have promised to begin sooner than planned.
UK News|Apr 3, 2023
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Government turning waterways into open sewers, says opposition
New data shows more than 300,000 spills last year, down from 2021 but because of dry weather, not water company action, the Environment Agency said.
UK News|Mar 31, 2023
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Sewage spills dropped by 19% in 2022, figures show
Monitoring data covers 91% of storm overflows in England, which water companies are only supposed to use during and after heavy rain.
UK News|Mar 31, 2023
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Tory MP: Test bathing waters all year round
Currently local authorities must provide water quality information for designated bathing water sites during the bathing season.
UK News|Mar 30, 2023
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National Trust ‘seriously concerned’ after oil spill washes up on wildlife haven
Oil from Sunday’s pipeline leak was located on Brownsea Island – one of the few places in southern England where red squirrels survive.
UK News|Mar 29, 2023
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Up to 15 birds with oil on feathers spotted since Poole Harbour oil leak
Approximately 200 barrels of reservoir fluid were released after the leak occurred at the Wytch Farm oil field on Sunday.
UK News|Mar 28, 2023
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Government says investigation under way into Poole Harbour oil spill
Fears have been raised for sensitive nature reserves and fishing stocks.
UK News|Mar 27, 2023
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Ofwat tightens rules over water company dividend payouts
The Government said it backs the regulator’s new proposed powers.
UK News|Mar 20, 2023
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Scotland can be independent in five years, say SNP candidates
The three candidates appeared in a debate on the BBC on Tuesday.
UK News|Mar 14, 2023
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