Natural England’s State of Natural Capital Report warns action needed now to restore and protect nature
Natural England has published a major new report warning that urgent action is needed now to restore nature and place it at the heart of decision making processes.
Commons Environmental Audit Committee opens new inquiry into role of natural capital in the green economy
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry into the current and potential future role of natural capital in the green economy, and the Government’s proposals to increase private investment in measures to support nature recovery.
Southern Water supports new management role to restore nature across ‘Three Harbours’ area
Southern Water is joint funding a dedicated manager role with the RSPB, which will focus on developing an ambitious landscape scale nature recovery strategy to strengthen restoration work in and around the internationally important habitats of Chichester, Langstone and Pagham harbours.
New research study finds trees and woodlands provide over £400 million each year in fight against flooding
A new research study published today by Forest Research finds Great Britain’s trees and woodlands contribute over £400 million annually in terms of flood defence benefits.
United Utilities funds new woodlands planting in Lancashire to improve water quality
Ribble Rivers Trust has been funded by United Utilities to create new woodlands at Sabden, Samlesbury, and the Forest of Bowland as part of the company’s innovative Catchment Systems Thinking (CaST) approach which promotes a holistic approach to managing the company’s catchment land.
Anglian Water reveals £50 million plans for UK’s most ambitious new wetland programme
Anglian Water has unveiled proposals to create 26 new treatment wetlands across the East of England as part of an ambitious programme of work, which will help protect rivers and some of the iconic chalk stream habitats in the East of England.
IPCC report warns human-induced climate change is causing dangerous and widespread disruption
A new report is warning that human-induced climate change is causing dangerous and widespread disruption in nature and affecting the lives of billions of people around the world, despite efforts to reduce the risks.
£2.1m North East project uses Natural Flood Management to reduce flood risk
More than 20 natural features have been constructed to bolster flood protection in the North East as part of a pioneering £2.1 million natural flood management project.
Defra tenders contract to develop trading platform for nutrient trading pilot project
The Department for Food Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) has gone out to tender with a contract to establish a trading platform contract for an innovative nutrient trading pilot project in the Solent area.
United Utilities and The Rivers Trust announce ground-breaking North West partnership
United Utilities and The Rivers Trust have announced a ground-breaking strategic partnership to tackle the big challenges facing rivers in North West England.
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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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