Press statement: The Rivers Trust responds to proposed 2026 Bathing Water designations 15.05.26 Jack Hatcher Learn more
Press Statement: The King’s Speech is a significant step forward for water reform, but urgent action to protect rivers must not be delayed 12.05.26 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 Learn more
Press Statement: Clear progress for nature related projects in Government’s Biodiversity Net Gain consultation response, but attitude pitting nature against development continues 16.04.26 Jack Hatcher The Rivers Trust responds to changes to Biodiversity Net Gain for development and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects Learn more
Press Statement: Increase in water network inspections shows shocking scale of permit breaches 31.03.26 Jack Hatcher Statement in response to an Environment Agency announcement on inspections of the water network (31st March 2026) Learn more
Press Statement: Reduction in sewage discharges should not be mistaken for progress 26.03.26 Jack Hatcher The Rivers Trust responds to annual data on untreated sewage discharges Learn more
Press Statement: New Land Use Framework should be embedded in planning policy to meet environmental targets and secure prosperity 18.03.26 Jack Hatcher The Rivers Trust responds to the launch of a new Land Use Framework Learn more
Press Statement: Government changes to regulation risk nature being neglected in pursuit of economic growth 13.03.26 Jack Hatcher The Rivers Trust responds to new government direction for environmental and nuclear regulation (13th March 2026) Learn more
Clean Water Now: The Rivers Trust joins major water campaign with urgent call to restore nature around rivers 26.02.26 Matthew Woodard The Rivers Trust is backing the Clean Water Now campaign which calls on government to fix the broken water system, restore waterways and protect communities. Learn more
Press Statement: Government still lagging behind on chemicals despite new PFAS plan 03.02.26 Matthew Woodard Statement in response to the PFAS Plan published by Defra today (3rd February 2026). Learn more
Press Statement: Water White Paper is not the transformational change we need 20.01.26 Matthew Woodard Statement in response to Defra press release about the Water White Paper Learn more