Environment Agency issues drought permit to Severn Trent Water
The permit enables Severn Trent Water to secure public water supplies, should below-average rainfall continue Despite recent intermittent wet weather, drought conditions in the Midlands region may continue into next year. With drought continuing to impact the Midlands, the Environment Agency has approved a drought permit application to help refill Carsington and Ogston reservoirs. The […]
Environment Agency issue six drought permits to Yorkshire Water
The Environment Agency has issued a further six drought permits to Yorkshire Water to allow the company to conserve more water in reservoirs to secure public drinking water supplies. The new permits cover the North Group of reservoirs which are on tributaries of River Nidd, River Ure and River Wharfe and will last for six […]
New agency chair appointed to crack down on minimum wage underpayment and worker exploitation
Taylor Review author Matthew Taylor appointed as first Fair Work Agency chair to support the government’s mission to kickstart economic growth. New agency to transform labour market enforcement, protecting workers from bad employers who flout minimum wage and other labour laws, levelling the playing field for businesses that pay fairly. Better enforcement will put more […]
Public urged to get flood ready as Environment Agency launches Flood Action Week
Millions across the country are being urged to get flood ready – such as by signing up for flood warnings or preparing a flood plan – today (Monday 13 October) by the Environment Agency to mark the start of Flood Action Week. After several named storms last winter and Storm Amy earlier this month, communities are warned not to […]