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Rivers cannot be restored without reversing industrial revolution, says Coffey

Rivers cannot be restored to their highest ecological status without reversing the industrial revolution, Environment Secretary Therese Coffey has said. Speaking at the launch of the Government’s Plan for Water, Ms Coffey said the River Don in ...

04 Apr 2023 at 18:51

UK drinking water is safe, insists Environment Secretary Therese Coffey

Drinking water is safe, Environment Secretary Therese Coffey has said, despite the recommended safe allowance for toxic “forever chemicals” in drinking water being nearly 100,000 times greater in the UK than the US. Called forever chemicals ...

04 Apr 2023 at 12:59

Recycling in England to be standardised from 2026, Government says

Recycling in England is to be standardised from 2026, with all homes, businesses and schools recycling the same materials, the Government has said. There will also be a once-a-week minimum requirement for the collection of food waste, ...

21 Oct 2023 at 00:01

Animal Rebellion activists arrested after dairy farms protest outside Parliament

Multiple protesters have been arrested after environmental activists threw white paint over the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday. The Metropolitan Police said 10 members of Animal Rebellion were detained, including some who glued ...

07 Sept 2022 at 14:17

Environment Secretary in flood defences vow as Met Office warns of wet winter

The Environment Secretary said the emergency response to flooding is being bolstered as the Met Office warned of a wetter-than-average winter. The autumn months are expected to be wetter than usual, and many areas – particularly ...

13 Sept 2024 at 09:31

Environment Secretary faces ire of farmers as tax row shows no sign of abating

No one should be wishing their life away, Environment Secretary Steve Reed has said as he was repeatedly challenged by farmers over inheritance tax. Mr Reed addressed the National Farmers’ Union conference in London on Tuesday, ...

25 Feb 2025 at 16:42

Environment Secretary urged to apologise for ‘misleading’ Scottish water claims

The Scottish Government is demanding an apology from UK Environment Secretary Steve Reed for “inaccurate and misleading” made about water quality north of the border. Mr Reed came under fire after claiming that under ...

22 Jul 2025 at 20:24

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