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Press Statement: Increase in water network inspections shows shocking scale of permit breaches

  • Jack Hatcher
Statement in response to an Environment Agency announcement on inspections of the water network (31st March 2026)

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Press Statement: A ban on forever chemicals is essential for people and planet

  • Rebecca Duncan

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Press Release: Additive Catchments and The Rivers Trust forge national partnership for UK river resilience

  • Rebecca Duncan
In the wake of the Cunliffe Review and rising demand for transparency and collaboration across the UK’s water sector, The Rivers Trust and Additive Catchments today announce a national partnership to strengthen river recovery and environmental resilience.

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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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Press Statement: Scrapping Biodiversity Net Gain for small housebuilding projects adds to false narrative on protecting nature

  • Rebecca Duncan
Statement in response to announcement that small housebuilding projects will not be subject to nature protection rules

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Press Statement: Thames Water fine must be spent on rescuing rivers

  • Rebecca Duncan
Statement in response to the news that Thames Water has been fined £122.7m for breaching of rules in relation to wastewater management and shareholder dividends

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Press Statement: Independent Water Commission is a once in a lifetime opportunity for rivers

  • Rebecca Duncan
Statement from Tessa Wardley, Director of Communications & Advocacy

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Press Statement: Overdue conversation on land use framework is essential to join up nature recovery, climate resilience and economic growth

  • Rebecca Duncan
On our small island, a sensible plan for land use in England is long overdue and while this ​“conversation” feels a little like kicking the can down the road, at least we are now on the road. 

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Press Statement: Response to Ofwat’s water company performance report

  • Rebecca Duncan
Ofwat has today published its annual Water Company Performance Report, calling on the water sector to improve its performance after companies fall short on targets.

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Press Statement: Response to water company investment plans

  • Rebecca Duncan
Our response to PR24, the financial plans for England and Wales’ water companies from 2025 to 2030.

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