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• Government sets out plans to end the use of toxic neonicotinoid pesticides that threaten vital pollinators
Environment Agency's message to the public remains to check their flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation
Further action is needed to improve bathing water quality
£50 million investment into internal drainage boards and plans to consult on new strategic vision for floods investment
Defra invites the public, community and environmental groups, farmers, businesses and local authorities to share views on modernising bathing water regulations.
The UK and Welsh Governments have introduced major legislation with new powers to bring criminal charges against water executives and a ban on bonuses.
Water resources are healthy following the wettest 12 months in England since 1836
Environment Agency launches Flood Action Week to ensure every person knows their flood risk, marking one year on from Storm Babet
The Environment Agency warns public to continue taking care following the recent flooding
Minister Hardy and Philip Duffy discussed the response to flooding in central England
A blocked sewer polluted 1.7km of a Gloucestershire brook. This Enforcement Undertaking means Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust can improve and restore the area.
The Taskforce will co-ordinate flooding preparation and provide long-term, strategic thinking to better protect communities
The Cockett Wick seawall improvement scheme has been completed, ensuring 3,000 homes and businesses in Jaywick are better protected from tidal flooding.
The government has today launched a consultation to double reimbursement for water company customers when their basic water services are hit.
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