Press release: More than 35,000 properties protected during recent flooding

Environment Agency’s message to the public remains to check their flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation




Change for the Ching with new partnership river action plan

New collaborative action plan sets out projects to boost wildlife & water quality. Volunteers sought for forthcoming community river restoration projects




Latest data shows rise in lead exposure cases in children

Children with learning or developmental difficulties are at higher risk of exposure to lead.




CMA letter to local authorities and local transport bodies about street furniture contracts containing exclusivity clauses

The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) has published an open letter for local authorities and local transport bodies about street furniture contracts containing exclusivity clauses regarding advertising.




UK secures H5 influenza vaccine to boost pandemic preparedness

The purchase will boost the UK’s access to vaccines for a wider range of pathogens of pandemic potential.