Environment Agency

"Though Mr Pearson was offered the opportunity to avoid a criminal conviction, he chose to ignore that, leading to this hearing"

"We know that there is a perception that the majority of our investment in flood defences goes to protect urban populations. All flood and coastal risk management projects must be carefully assessed to make sure they benefit the most people and property. But that does not mean we do not prioritise rural communities"

While it was ‘unlikely' this winter would be as wet as that of 2023, the threat remained in counties such as Lincolnshire

"The joy, fun and satisfaction of farming is disappearing"

However, the next meeting of the Flood Resilience Taskforce will not take place until early 2025, the Government confirmed

A new deal should treat farmers as 'trusted, talented and tenacious allies', says MP Tim Farron

The Environment Agency said waste crime costs the economy in England an estimated £1 billion a year through evaded tax, environmental and social harm, and lost legitimate business

The Environment Agency said Neil Dyke had taken suspected samples of pollution from an investigating officer and then drove off in his tractor

Defra says the work to address a lack of farmer confidence has already begun

The Government agency said Newquay farmer William Salmon had dumped waste at a disused quarry which had interfered with a badger sett