tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2025-04-03T11:19:02+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-reforms-to-environmental-regulation-to-boost-growth-and-protect-nature 2025-04-03T11:19:02+01:00

Government reforms will streamline and modernise regulation to unlock growth, deliver 1.5 million homes and do more for nature under the Plan for Change

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/environment-secretary-steve-reed-circular-economy-speech 2025-03-27T16:02:25+00:00

Speech by Environment Secretary Steve Reed at the Dock Shed in London, setting out his vision for a circular economy

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/reed-sewage-spill-data-a-disgrace 2025-03-27T09:40:37+00:00

New sewage data shows small drop in the number of sewage spills in 2024, but duration has increased.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/reed-pledges-to-end-throwaway-society-working-with-business-to-slash-waste-boost-growth-and-clean-up-britain 2025-03-27T00:01:05+00:00

In front of industry titans, Environment Secretary Steve Reed to outline plan to cut waste across industry as part of Government’s Plan for Change

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-funding-to-combat-rural-and-wildlife-crime 2025-03-25T14:08:41+00:00

Funding boost for specialist rural and wildlife crime units.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-world-leading-nature-finance-standards-launched-to-encourage-green-investment 2025-03-25T00:00:00+00:00

New standards will set the bar for nature investments, prevent greenwashing and helping business invest in restoring nature

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tony-juniper-cbe-reappointed-to-continue-protecting-nature-and-boosting-growth-as-natural-england-chair 2025-03-24T00:01:00+00:00

His reappointment comes as Environment Secretary, Steve Reed, is rewiring and reforming Defra and its arm's-length bodies to unlock growth under the Plan for Change

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/meeting-of-major-landowners-to-boost-natures-recovery 2025-03-21T14:38:11+00:00

The ‘National Estate for Nature� met to discuss land management plans to meet the country’s legal Environment Act targets.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/water-investment-to-unlock-growth-in-east-of-england 2025-03-13T15:07:57+00:00

Environment Secretary Steve Reed visited Cambridge to discuss the region’s urgent water needs.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/securing-a-sustainable-water-future-for-the-south-east 2025-03-12T16:23:52+00:00

Environment Secretary Steve Reed visited Havant Thicket reservoir, which will help future-proof water supply in the South East.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bathing-water-reforms-keep-pace-with-britains-love-of-swimming 2025-03-12T09:59:22+00:00

Reforms to modernise bathing waters could see swimmers enjoying cleaner water and flexible seasons, as government states plans to bolster bathing water rules.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-ambition-to-end-sewage-discharges-into-windermere 2025-03-09T22:30:10+00:00

Environment Secretary Steve Reed will today (Monday 10 March) set out government ambition to end sewage discharged into Windermere

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-announces-raft-of-new-policies-and-major-investment-to-boost-profits-for-farmers 2025-02-25T00:01:00+00:00

Environment Secretary to announce reform package to boost farmers� profitability as part of the Plan for Change

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/environment-secretary-steve-reed-nfu-conference-speech 2025-02-25T00:00:00+00:00

Speech by Environment Secretary Steve Reed at the NFU Conference

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-law-to-ban-bonuses-for-polluting-water-bosses 2025-02-24T15:08:10+00:00

The Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 has today received Royal Assent, boosting the powers of water sector regulators to tackle pollution.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/record-investment-to-protect-thousands-of-uk-homes-and-businesses 2025-02-04T22:30:00+00:00

A record £2.65 billion will be committed to build or maintain up to 1,000 flood defences, protecting more than 66,000 properties.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/environment-secretary-announces-land-use-framework 2025-01-31T11:39:19+00:00

Steve Reed sets out how the most sophisticated land use data ever published will support decision-making by local government, landowners, businesses and farmers

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-launches-national-conversation-on-land-use 2025-01-31T00:01:05+00:00

The Government has launched a consultation on a new approach to Land Use empowering decision makers with the toolkit to protect the most productive agricultural land and boost food security.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/environmental-improvement-plan-rapid-review 2025-01-30T16:29:21+00:00

Statement of key findings from the Environmental Improvement Plan rapid review launched on 30 July 2024.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/environment-agency-secures-record-commitments-from-water-sector 2025-01-29T00:01:08+00:00

The EA, working closely with Natural England, has secured the largest ever environmental commitment from water companies since privatisation. �