The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has today launched a long-term thematic inquiry into land use and nature in England, as a new component of its Strategy setting out its strategic principles and policy priorities to underpin their work during the course of this Parliament.

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has published England’s first ever Land Use Framework – a plan for delivering new homes, nature restoration, clean energy and food security.

Ofwat has published guidance for water companies on how to implement, operate and comply with Ofwat's Fitness and Propriety Rule issued on 15 December 2025.

The House of Commons Select Committee on Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) has published data received from 11 major water and sewage companies in England and Wales, showing their use of bailiffs against customers who are in debt as part of its inquiry into reforming the water sector.

The Government has published a policy paper setting out its proposals for new powers in the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill to direct regulated entities to take necessary and proportionate action in response to imminent or live threats which put UK national security at risk.

MPs on the Environmental Audit Committee will hold a one-off evidence session on Wednesdy 11 March exploring how the UK can better protect its critical ancient woodlands.

Emma Reynolds, Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) will give evidence to MPs on the House Of Commons Environmental Audit Committee tomorrow.