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BREAKING: Ofwat abolished in biggest overhaul of water since privatisation. New water regulator established to cut pollution into our rivers and protect families from massive bill hikes. Water responsibilities across four regulators merged into one.
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RT @EnvAgency: We are facing water shortfalls across England. With areas across the country impacted by drought and dry weather, the Nati….
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You should never bin your electricals, as this can lead to serious fires. Search Recycle Your Electricals Postcode Locator to find electricals recycling near you.
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Online platforms will pay their fair share for recycling electrical waste – cleaning up our streets and creating a level playing field for UK retailers. Vapes will now have a new waste category so recycling costs fall fairly on their producers.
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This year we have experienced the driest six months in almost 50 years. We’re making sure there’s enough water for generations to come:.✅ Speeding up the creation of nine new reservoirs.✅ Secured £104bn in private investment to upgrade our water infrastructure
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RT @GOVUK: Emergency Alerts test: 1 month to go 🚨. On Sunday 7 September at 3pm, there will be an Emergency Alerts test on mobile phones ac….
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RT @FarmersGuardian: "Our commitment to farming and food security is steadfast, which is why we've allocated a record £11.8 billion to sust….
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RT @daera_ni: DAERA Minister @AndrewMuirNI & @DefraGovUK Minister Baroness Hayman recently jointly visited @RSPBNI Window on Wildlife cent….
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RT @FarmersGuardian: 🚜🌾 It’s time - #Farm24 has officially begun! 🌍📸. 🐄 From 5am today, we’re celebrating 24 hours of farming. Sharing real….
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Last week, @SteveReedMP visited Cornwall to speak to our fishers. The Government are investing £360 million into the Fisheries and Coastal Growth Fund so the sector thrives for generations to come. Find out more:
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RT @NlandNP: Hadrian’s Wall Wetland Landscape Recovery project is set to transform over 11,000 acres of farmland and forest, an area four t….
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If you could ask the Environment Secretary anything, what would it be? 🤔. We invited young conservationist @Aneeshwar_K down to quiz @SteveReedMP on our plans to improve the environment and clean up our rivers, lakes and seas.
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RT @WildlifeTrusts: Dive into #NationalMarineWeek! 🌊🐬🦈. From rockpool rambles to whale watches, there are events happening across the UK to….
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RT @SteveReedMP: Important discussion on water security at the @NFUtweets Water Summit held at Rachel Hallos’s beautiful South Pennines far….
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RT @SciTechgovuk: The Local Innovation Partnerships Fund will drive growth across the UK 📈 . Regions in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Irela….
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RT @EnvAgency: It's #WorldDrowningPreventionDay. Knowing how to float could save your life. Everyone floats differently – learn how to sta….
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RT @biztradegovuk: NEWS: Over 2,200 UK jobs created by nearly £6 billion new Indian investment and export wins as UK-India trade deal signe….
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RT @10DowningStreet: NEWS: Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer has secured thousands of British jobs through a historic trade deal with India. We….
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RT @UKinZimbabwe: A UK 🇬🇧 team is in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 for #RamsarCOP15, which kicked-off today!. They join other contracting par….
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The water industry is failing. We are overhauling it. Find out how 👇
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