The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee will shortly be announcing the single evidence session which forms part of the short inquiry into Defra's consultation on implementation of the Nitrates Directive in England. 

Ofwat has responded to the Environment Agency’s consultation on Significant Water Management Issues (SWMI) relating to the Water Framework Directive.

Ofwat has launched a consultation about its future charging strategy for the water industry.

The Glasgow Strategic Drainage Scheme is one of nine infrastructure projects fast-tracked yesterday by the Scottish Government identifiying them as being "of national importance".

Ofwat has set out in greater detail its reasons for proposing in September 2007 to fine Thames Water a total of £12.5 million and further extended the consultation period.

The European Commission has adopted new legislation on industrial emissions to strengthen the provisions already in force and reduce industrial emissions throughout the European Union.

Ofwat has  published proposals to change the water supply licensing (WSL) regime to bring the benefits of effective market competition in the water and sewerage industry to more customers.

Ofwat has confirmed that, following consultation, it will allow two small water supply companies to increase the limits on the prices they can charge their customers – but by less than the companies wanted.