Government announces 'Blue Belt’ plans to create 41 new UK Marine Conservation Zones
Environment Secretary Michael Gove is today setting out plans to create more than 40 new Marine Conservation Zones across the UK – safeguarding almost 12,000 square kilometres of marine habitats and marking the most significant expansion of the UK’s ‘Blue Belt’ of protected areas to date.
World Oceans Day 2018 celebrated in countries worldwide
World Oceans Day 2018 is being celebrated today in dozens of countries worldwide - the biggest since it was first launched globally in 2008.
€5m EU study to protect drinking water from pesticides and nitrate farm pollution
A €5 million EU-funded study is exploring agricultural practices and EU policies related to drinking water quality and the use of pesticides and nitrogen.
Government review to consider case to extend or create new National Parks
The Government has launched a wide-ranging review into the nation’s National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), including the case for extending or creating new designated areas.
South West Water & partners receive £2m funding boost for ambitious Three Moors project
An ambitious three-year project to restore peatland on the South West’s iconic moors has been awarded £2 million.
Environment Agency launches water pollution natural capital calculator
The Environment Agency has published a natural capital calculator to estimate the loss to the public following a pollution incident to England's waterways.
New £27m funding scheme launched to improve lakes and rivers in England
A new £27 million scheme to improve the water environment across England has been jointly launched by Defra, Natural England and the Environment Agency.
Work gets underway to restore peatlands in North West
Work is underway to restore peatlands to their natural state across Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire after £160,000 of funding was secured through the Department Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
New report warns of dramatic decline in water vole distribution
A new analysis of data collected over ten years by a network of experts led by The Wildlife Trusts has revealed that water vole distribution has declined dramatically - attributed to habitat loss, water pollution and built development.
Latest ONS figures value UK natural capital at around £761bn
The latest natural capital ecosystem service accounts published by the UK’s Office for National Statistics have valued the UK’s natural capital at around £761 billion - a partial value as many ecosystem services provided by natural assets are not yet estimated and the total value is expected to be higher
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
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.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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