Environment Secretary
The Environment Secretary has announced a crackdown on water company executives’ bonuses tied to criminal breaches, aiming to ensure accountability and deter illegal behaviour
Water companies can be fined up to 10% of their turnover for poor customer service, as new powers granted to Ofwat aim to improve industry standards and accountability
The UK Environment Secretary has announced a nature package, featuring initiatives like a search for a new National Park, 34 landscape recovery projects and measures to enhance access to green spaces
Environment Secretary Therese Coffey resigned from her position as part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s ministerial reshuffle
Tory MP Theresa Villiers did not declare ownership of over £70,000 in Shell shares while serving as Environment Secretary; Ms Villiers later updated her financial interests
Former Treasury executive has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Environment Agency
The Environmental Audit Committee has pointed out that several ‘green’ policies and initiatives have been delayed
The new Environment Secretary is allegedly considering tightening planning rules for solar projects
The government is considering a plan that will enable water supply transfers between regions