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Rules for UK waste tyres tightened after millions sent to furnaces in India

Waste tyres exported from the UK to India for recycling were found to be going to unregulated dumps or makeshift furnaces.

The Independent UK

Ministers vow to tackle all forms of water pollution in England and Wales

Exclusive: Commitment comes as data shows serious pollution events involving water firms up by 60%

The Guardian - UK

Four areas of England now in drought as heat threatens wildlife and crops

Ministers call for hosepipe bans as East and West Midlands enter drought, joining Yorkshire and north-west

The Guardian - UK

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Toxic Pfas above proposed safety limits in almost all English waters tested

Exclusive: 110 of 117 bodies of water tested by Environment Agency would fail standards, with levels in fish 322 times the planned limit

The Guardian - UK

Environment Agency insider alleges ‘cover-up’ over sewage sludge on farmland

Regulator and government accused of colluding with water industry to dump potentially toxic waste without oversight

The Guardian - UK

Operation to clean up 30,000 tonnes of waste dumped in woods gets under way

The dumping of the waste, some of which is hazardous, has been linked to organised crime.

The Independent UK

How England’s outdated water tracking system leaves regulators in the dark

Experts warn accurately monitoring consumption by bulk users such as farmers, datacentres and businesses can be all but impossible

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How deleting your old emails could help England avoid major water shortages

Data centres require a large amount of water for cooling processes, say the Environment Agency, which is urging people to help manage the pressure on them

The Independent UK

England faces ‘huge’ water shortages of 5bn litres a day by 2055, officials warn

Urgent action is needed to cut leaks, curb demand and build new water supply schemes, the Environment Agency warns.

The Independent UK

Drought declared in north-west England amid declining reservoir levels

Hosepipe ban could follow, says Environment Agency, after England had driest February-April period on record

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: three tonnes of uranium legally dumped in protected English estuary in nine years

Exclusive: expert raises concerns over quantities allowed to be discharged from nuclear fuel factory near Preston

The Guardian - UK

Record number of water sector criminal investigations launched as sewage issues rise

“Water companies have too often gone unpunished” said the environment secretary

The Independent UK

‘Record’ 81 criminal investigations into water sector as sewage inspections soar

The Government insists water companies which break the law will be punished for their ‘disgraceful behaviour’.

Evening Standard

Concerns over water quality and reforms as bathing season begins in England

The Environment Agency starts testing water quality at designated bathing waters on Thursday.

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Drought conditions already hitting UK crop production, farmers say

Environment Agency recommends rationing water as UK sees driest start to spring in 69 years

The Independent UK

Phil Tufnell on how fishing clears his mind

The former England cricketer tells Lisa Salmon fishing and chatting to other fishermen is a great way to ‘take the weight off your shoulders’.

Evening Standard

Is a River Alive? by Robert Mcfarlane: a beautiful overture for our dying rivers

There’s been a lot of noise about the state of our rivers these past few years, and quite right too. An Environment Agency report in 2020 revealed that not a single river, lake or stream in England was classified as in “good health” and during last year’s general election campaign,…

The Independent UK

An English rugby team’s stadium plan sparks concern for beavers, bats and UNESCO designation

The city of Bath in southwest England loves its rugby

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The Independent UK

Regulators have failed to deliver trusted and resilient water sector – watchdog

Consumer trust in the sector is at an all-time low, the National Audit Office found.

The Independent UK

Polluting water bosses face up to two years in jail for illegal sewage spills

Senior executives will also be banned from accepting bonuses if firms fail to meet Environment Agency’s standards

The Independent UK

Shocking state of Britain’s waters revealed as bathing spots with potentially deadly bacteria double

Surge in coastlines, rivers and lakes with unsafe levels of E coli and intestinal enterococci due to sewage spills

Evening Standard

Flood warning issued for Devon after night of heavy rain

The Environment Agency issued the warning for the lower River Torridge, from Dolton to Bideford, including Taddiport and Weare Giffard.

The Independent UK

Water pollution across UK surged by nearly a third and highest in decade

Only a third of survey respondents believe their supplier will take the necessary steps to address water pollution

Evening Standard

Water pollution in England at 10-year high, campaigners warn

Firms were collectively set a target of a 40% reduction in pollution incidents but instead recorded a 30% increase, Surfers Against Sewage said

Evening Standard

Sewage spilled into England’s waters for more than 3.61m hours last year

Figures from the Environment Agency show a slight reduction in the number of spills from storm overflows, but an increase in their duration.

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