UK to halt water boss bonuses over environmental breaches

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 face fines for poor customer service

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

UK unveils ambitious nature package ahead of COP28

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 resigns in Cabinet reshuffle

Environment Secretary Therese Coffey resigned from her position as part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s ministerial reshuffle

MP failed to disclose £70k Shell shares during Environment Secretary role

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

New boss for Environment Agency – Philip Duffy takes the helm

Former Treasury executive has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Environment Agency

Single-use plates and forks to be banned in England

The move could come before the end of 2023

MPs hit out at “culture of delay” putting UK environmental goals on hold

The Environmental Audit Committee has pointed out that several ‘green’ policies and initiatives have been delayed

Industry slams reported ‘anti-solar’ government plan

The new Environment Secretary is allegedly considering tightening planning rules for solar projects

Time for a water grid?

The government is considering a plan that will enable water supply transfers between regions