But measure slammed by opposition politicians as 'a pathetic and insulting attempt to save face' amid growing outcry over sewage discharge into waterways
Conservation charity becomes co-claimant in legal action against the government over alleged failures in plan to tackle sewage overflows
But government's new Storm Overflows Discharge Plan faces criticism for failing to force a complete end to sewage discharges
Government insists energy use remains a 'decision for individuals', as accused Liz Truss of having 'sewage on her hands' over water quality spending cuts
Analysis reveals over 200,000 hours of sewage pumped into shellfish habitats
Water company sentenced for polluting a watercourse in Bradford with unauthorised sewage discharges in 2018
Role of Ofwat, the Environment Agency, and Environment Secretary in tackling water pollution is to be investigated by the Office for Environmental Protection
Figures compiled by the Lib Dems indicate water firms released raw sewage into England's designated coastal bathing areas on 25,000 occasions last year
Annual Water Quality Report from Surfers Against Sewage finds that water companies are continuing to pollute waterways at an increasing rate
Major new investigation from Ofwat and Environment Agency aims to tackle fears water companies are releasing sewage into waterways in breach of environmental permits