The Latest Breaking News from Environment Agency

Regulators overlooking toxic Pfas found around Lancashire chemicals plant

Exclusive: Environment Agency not testing for ‘forever chemical’ made by factory despite evidence of emissions

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2025

Watchdog rules Red Tractor exaggerated its environmental standards

The Advertising Standards Authority agrees with River Action that the food safety body’s 2023 advert misled the public

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2025

Red Tractor ad banned following complaint about ‘farmed with care’ claim

River Action said the ad exaggerated the benefits of Red Tractor endorsement because some farms had not met environmental standards.

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

UK £120m Flood Barrier Finally Completed After Years of Delays – But Will It Actually Work?

After years of setbacks, the UK has finished its £120m flood defence scheme. The 17km barrier promises protection, but doubts over resilience remain.

International Business Times UK · Sep 17, 2025

Met Office Weather Warning: 80mph Winds Raise Risk of Blackouts as Forecasters Warn of Flooding Threat

Met Office alerts southern UK to 80mph winds, potential blackouts, and flood risk. Residents urged to secure property and check travel plans.

International Business Times UK · Sep 12, 2025

Thousands of tonnes of toxic landfill liquid added to sewage and spread on English farms

Exclusive: Leachate is tankered to treatment works where it mixes with sewage and industrial effluent

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025

Reservoirs less than half full across 12 sites in England

Several regions remain officially in drought after the warmest spring and summer on record.

Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2025

Floods could hit England while country is still in drought, forecasters say

Downpours threatening lives and property this autumn will not provide respite from months of dry weather

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2025

Drought could continue through to winter despite flood risk and rain – officials

The UK could feasibly experience both drought and flooding at the same time in the coming months, the Environment Agency said.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025

UK drought 'could continue until winter' despite heavy rain and flooding

The heavy rain hitting many parts of the UK may not be enough to reverse all the effects of the summer’s record-breaking dry spell

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2025