Last week, UK Government published a Plan for the River Wye, setting out actions to improve manure management in the catchment that will reduce nutrient pollution of the river system. But the plan…

Water policy manager Ali Morse looks at why the target could fail to deliver improvements in the chalk stream reaches where it’s most needed.

The Government wants to ditch laws that require housebuilders not to harm rivers. But we know these rules work – they enable houses to be built and rivers to be protected. Here’s how, writes Ali…

As the Government announces its plans to weaken the rules that prevent pollution of some of our most important wildlife sites, Ali Morse explores the detrimental impact this will have on us and…

Three years ago, when data on the health of England’s waters was last published, headlines showed a sorry picture. With the latest data showing that little has changed, The Wildlife Trusts warn…

Rumours abound that UK Government is considering relaxing rules that prevent polluting development. But whilst press lines on ending the ‘housing moratoria’ may cut through with some supporters,…

Government today published a new plan to ensure ‘clean and plentiful’ water – this means tackling sewage, farm pollution, and ensuring sustainable water supplies for society, while making sure…

This year our rivers and coasts have faced unprecedented challenges. As updated plans to restore England’s waters are approved, The Wildlife Trusts ask whether they will bring fresh hope, or…

With a second reading of the Retained EU Laws Bill expected tomorrow, we’ve been sharing a series of blogs about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are under threat. Today,…

With a second reading of the Retained EU Laws Bill expected soon, we’re sharing a series of blogs about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are under threat. Today, Ali Morse…