Press statement: Plans for regional bodies to hold water companies to account could be transformational 16.09.26 Jack Hatcher Learn more
Press Statement: The King’s Speech is a significant step forward for water reform, but urgent action to protect rivers must not be delayed 12.05.26 Jack Hatcher The Rivers Trust welcomes the inclusion of the Water Reform Bill in the King’s Speech, but remains concerned about the lack of urgency on protecting the environment and restoring nature Learn more
Press Statement: Clear progress for nature related projects in Government’s Biodiversity Net Gain consultation response, but attitude pitting nature against development continues 16.04.26 Jack Hatcher The Rivers Trust responds to changes to Biodiversity Net Gain for development and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects Learn more
Press Statement: New Land Use Framework should be embedded in planning policy to meet environmental targets and secure prosperity 18.03.26 Jack Hatcher The Rivers Trust responds to the launch of a new Land Use Framework Learn more
Press Statement: Government changes to regulation risk nature being neglected in pursuit of economic growth 13.03.26 Jack Hatcher The Rivers Trust responds to new government direction for environmental and nuclear regulation (13th March 2026) Learn more
Press Statement: Rise in serious pollution incidents shows once again why rivers need regulators to step up 21.11.25 Rebecca Duncan Statement in response to Environment Agency Chief Regulator’s Report Learn more
Press Statement: New Capital Grants show welcome support for farmers and water 03.07.25 Rebecca Duncan Statement in response to announcement from Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Learn more