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Statement from The Rivers Trust in response to the Prime Minister’s announcements on water ownership

  • Jack Hatcher
The Rivers Trust responds to the Prime Minister’s announcements on water ownership

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Press statement: Plans for regional bodies to hold water companies to account could be transformational

  • Jack Hatcher

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Press Statement: The King’s Speech is a significant step forward for water reform, but urgent action to protect rivers must not be delayed

  • 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

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Press Statement: Clear progress for nature related projects in Government’s Biodiversity Net Gain consultation response, but attitude pitting nature against development continues

  • Jack Hatcher
The Rivers Trust responds to changes to Biodiversity Net Gain for development and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects

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Press Statement: New Land Use Framework should be embedded in planning policy to meet environmental targets and secure prosperity

  • Jack Hatcher
The Rivers Trust responds to the launch of a new Land Use Framework

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Press Statement: Government changes to regulation risk nature being neglected in pursuit of economic growth

  • Jack Hatcher
The Rivers Trust responds to new government direction for environmental and nuclear regulation (13th March 2026)

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Press Statement: Rise in serious pollution incidents shows once again why rivers need regulators to step up

  • Rebecca Duncan
Statement in response to Environment Agency Chief Regulator’s Report

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Press Statement: New Capital Grants show welcome support for farmers and water

  • Rebecca Duncan
Statement in response to announcement from Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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