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Every body of water in England polluted with toxic chemicals, report shows

Just 14 per cent of England's rivers, lakes, and coastal waters are in good ecological health

The Independent UK

All bodies of water in England polluted with toxic chemicals, official data shows

Environment Agency assessments find just 14.3% of country’s surface waters in good ecological status

The Guardian - UK

Four arrested over 25,000-tonne illegal toxic waste dump blighting local community

The huge toxic waste dump is to be cleared with central government footing the bill

The Independent UK

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UK plastic manufacturer could face legal action over toxic emissions

Exclusive: Environment Agency is considering whether to prosecute Huntsman Polyurethanes over emissions of carcinogenic benzene

The Guardian - UK

July was driest month in southern England since records began

England and Wales provisionally record driest July in nearly 200 years, Met Office says

The Guardian - UK

Britain's Heatwave Warning: Why Water Shortages Could Continue After Temperatures Fall

Britain's record summer heat may ease, but experts warn water shortages could persist due to low rainfall, affecting rivers, reservoirs, and agriculture, with drought conditions expected to continue.

International Business Times UK

‘We cannot magic up more water’: the supply problems putting housing targets in England at risk

Council leaders say crumbling infrastructure and lack of water are jeopardising government’s plans for new homes

The Guardian - UK

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Rain needed to reverse UK's drought 'not expected until October'

Experts are warning the drought could get worse before it improves

Evening Standard

The devastating impact of England’s drought in before and after pictures

According to the National Drought Group, 71.3 per cent of England is in drought

The Independent UK

‘It’s too fast, too big’: speed of climate crisis is devastating crops, say farmers

Drought and extreme heat are killing plants, driving up prices while also making some farms economically unviable

The Guardian - UK

Which UK regions are in drought? Find out where as 31 million people affected

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The Independent UK

England Droughts Declared After Rainfall Falls to Just 7% of Normal in July

England is experiencing a severe drought after the driest July on record, leading to water restrictions and concerns over farming and food supplies.

International Business Times UK

‘It makes you feel you’ve got a really dirty house’: what’s behind the UK’s plagues of flies?

From Leicestershire to Carmarthenshire, neighbourhoods are struggling with wave after wave of houseflies. Why are they suffering while others are spared? And is there no alternative to nets and zappers?

The Guardian - UK

Satellite pictures reveal huge impact of ‘exceptional’ UK drought and heatwaves

Nearly half of England is experiencing an official drought as heat takes its toll

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Half of England declared in drought as July records near-zero rainfall

Drought has been declared in half of England after months of unusually dry conditions, as officials warn that sustained low rainfall is straining water supplies, rivers and the wider environment.

The Independent UK

Half of England in drought – what does it mean for you?

Seven areas across central, eastern and southern England have been declared as officially in drought

The Independent UK

UK drought map: The regions suffering most after driest July on record

England is facing an ‘exceptionally serious situation’, officials have said

Evening Standard

Half of England plunges into ‘flash drought’ after low rain and hot weather

The Environment Agency has declared a drought across seven areas of southern, eastern and central England.

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The Independent UK

Half of England in drought as farmers warn food prices could soar

Producing crops becoming harder and more expensive and prices could rise, farmers warn

The Guardian - UK

Half of England officially in ‘exceptionally serious’ drought

Environment Agency names seven regions affected by unusually hot and dry weather and shortage of water

International Business Times UK

Southern Water Chiefs Face Fraud Trial Over Alleged Wastewater Test Manipulation

Former Southern Water chief Matthew Wright lost a High Court bid to block fraud charges over alleged wastewater test manipulation and fake no-flow events.

International Business Times UK

Ex-Southern Water CEO Charged with Faking Tests to Dodge £45m Fines, but Firm Faces Separate Case

Southern Water's ex-CEO and colleagues face fraud charges for allegedly manipulating wastewater tests to avoid environmental fines, with potential penalties exceeding £45 million.

Euronews

Former UK water company CEO charged over alleged water test fraud

Under UK law, intentionally altering wastewater flows during regulatory sampling is a criminal offence. If convicted, Wright faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.

Evening Standard

Ex-Southern Water chief charged over ‘efforts to manipulate water quality tests’

Matthew Wright has been accused alongside three others of conspiring to defraud the Environment Agency and water regulator Ofwat.

Evening Standard

Ex-Southern Water boss charged with conspiracy to defraud over water tests

The summons was issued last year, but Matthew Wright then launched a legal challenge over the move.

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