Environment Agency boss to step down at the end of the year, with government confirming search for successor is to commence
Schemes protecting more than 52,000 homes and businesses from the dangers of flooding to be built or repaired under latest funding round
Changes under Simpler Recycling plans are designed to boost recycling rates, deliver cost savings, and reduce waste sent to landfill
Storm overflow figures 'still a long way off where we need to be', latest Environment Agency update confirms
Campaign group Fighting Dirty puts watchdog on notice of legal proceedings over alleged failure to adequately police exporting of used car tyres
New policy paper argues current regulations are failing in 'driving nature recovery or economic growth', as Chancellor promises new push to tackle excessive red tape
Public, green groups, and investors invited to share views on issues ranging from drinking water regulation to company ownership and nature impacts
New legislation to receive Royal Assent, handing regulators fresh powers to ban water industry bonuses, impose tougher fines, and even pursue custodial sentences
Environment Agency publishes update to key directory detailing how woodland can slow flood waters by up to 50 per cent, while delivering multiple co-benefits
Defra confirms plans for over £2.6bn of investment in 1,000 flood defence projects that aim to help protect up to 66,500 homes