London’s first River Thames bathing spot opens today – here’s where to find it The official bathing season begins on Friday and will run until September 30 The Independent UK · May 14
Inheritance tax changes ‘bad for farmers’ focus on environment’ – watchdog head Alan Lovell, chairman of the Environment Agency, revealed that farmers caused a record number of pollution incidents in English rivers. The Independent UK · May 23, 2025
Water companies to invest £22bn in wide-ranging programme to protect environment A programme of 24,000 actions will tackle pollution, clean up rivers and improve bathing spots, the Environment Agency has said. Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025
One in 12 swimming spots failing water quality standards, monitoring shows Annual figures for England’s bathing waters branded ‘unacceptable’ by a Government minister. Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024
Environment watchdog boss had £100 dinner with water company lobbyists The Liberal Democrats used freedom of information to reveal the gifts and hospitality received by the Environment Agency chief. Evening Standard · Apr 6, 2024
Revealed: watchdogs and water bosses had dinner at private London club to discuss future Exclusive: Meal attended by Environment Agency and Ofwat chairs attacked as outrageous example of ‘regulatory capture’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024
Believe in tougher water regulation for England only when you see it After the soft approach of the last three decades it is difficult to be convinced by talk of a new era The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2023
England’s coast faces ‘multiple threats’ of dredging, sewage and pollution Environment Agency paints bleak picture of coastal regions with eco-systems and people coming under increased pressure The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2023
Prospective EA chair refuses to divest from firm chosen for government project Alan Lovell says he sees no conflict of interest in Environment Agency role and having shares in Progressive Energy The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2022