Government announces £90 million investment in threatened species recovery across England
The government has announced that hundreds of England’s most threatened native wildlife are to be protected from extinction, thanks to the largest ever government funding for threatened species.
OEP report warns on protected sites: “Golden opportunity to drive nature’s recovery being missed’
Protected sites in England offer a golden opportunity to drive nature’s urgently needed recovery but they are failing to deliver the outcomes needed, says a new report published by the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP).
Massive decline of UK wildlife continues - 1,500 species are now at risk
The latest State of Nature report published by the RSPB shows that much of the wildlife in the UK and its Overseas territories is in serious trouble – in the UK 1,500 species are now at risk of being lost completely.
Results of 20-year research project reveals devastating loss of British and Irish flora
The results of a 20-year research project published in the Plant Atlas 2020 by the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland has revealed the devastating loss of British and Irish flora.
Natural England launches innovative licencing scheme to protect wildlife and promote sustainable development
Natural England has launched a new scheme in Cumbria to help conserve local populations of great crested newts while promoting sustainable development.
Somerset wetlands becomes England’s biggest super national nature reserve
England’s second ‘super’ National Nature Reserve (NNR) has been declared in Somerset by Natural England on the 70th anniversary of the creation of national nature reserves.
Environment Agency and Wild Trout Trust partnership extended until 2025
The Environment Agency has extended its partnership with the Wild Trout Trust until 2025 to provide advice and carry out practical work with angling clubs, landowners and other partners.
Environment Agency seeks to make ban on fishing in River Esk in Yorkshire permanent
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation on its proposal to make a temporary byelaw which currently prohibits fishing in the River Esk permanent in order to enhance the protection of fish stocks.
Charity submits formal complaint to Office for Environmental Protection over Government and Ofwat failure to enforce sewage pollution laws
The Salmon & Trout Conservation has submitted a formal complaint to the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) on the failure of OFWAT and Secretaries of State to enforce law on sewage pollution of English rivers.
Yorkshire Water partners with Freshwater Biological Association to breed rare pearl mussels
Yorkshire Water is working with the Freshwater Biological Association (FBA) and the North York Moors National Park Authority to help release young freshwater pearl mussels to the river Esk, in order to help to further enhance biodiversity and improve the overall health of the river.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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