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Press Statement: Government is not delivering on its promises for nature

  • Matthew Woodard
Statement in response to a report published today by the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) on progress in improving the natural environment

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Press Statement: A small sense of relief for Biodiversity Net Gain, but caution for nature is still required

  • Emily MacAulay

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Press Statement: Exemption of small sites from Biodiversity Net Gain a regressive move that will stifle a growing nature market

  • Matthew Woodard
Statement from The Rivers Trust in response to speculation that the government will make small developments exempt from rules on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

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Press Statement: Attacking nature protections with fudged figures is not the solution to slow growth

  • Emily MacAulay
A statement in response to a government-commissioned review of nuclear regulations

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Press Statement: The Rivers Trust responds to 2025 Bathing Water Classifications

  • Emily MacAulay

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Press Statement: Rise in serious pollution incidents shows once again why rivers need regulators to step up

  • Rebecca Duncan
Statement in response to Environment Agency Chief Regulator’s Report

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

  • Rebecca Duncan

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Press Statement: Rivers Trust response to Government’s environmental performance report findings

  • Emily MacAulay
The Government has today released a report on the environmental performance of water and sewage companies.

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Press Statement: Quicker penalties for water companies: A good step for the future of rivers

  • Emily MacAulay

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Press Release: Nature coalition delivers letter calling on Westminster Government to restore river corridors, with support from cross-party MPs

  • Emily MacAulay
The Riverscapes Partnership, comprising of The Rivers Trust, National Trust, the Woodland Trust and Beaver Trust, has today delivered a letter to the Prime Minister at Number 10 Downing Street, signed by supportive MPs.

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