Environment Agency

Regulating modular nuclear reactors – from design and R&D to the factory floor and site

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Andy Pynn and Saffron Price-Finnerty examine a model of the modules.

Following Rolls-Royce SMR’s announcement about the new Pioneer Works facility in Derby, Andy Pynn, our strategic lead for nuclear new build, reflects on a visit he made to the company’s EXPERI facility at the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research …

Five years on: Remembering the July 2021 Floods 

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A commuter walking through flooding in London

In July 2021, thousands of Londoners watched floodwater enter their homes, businesses and communities with little warning, turning an ordinary summer day into an unforgettable one.  Over two separate days, extreme rainfall overwhelmed parts of the capital, causing widespread flash flooding across 24 boroughs. Homes, …

Tackling flood risk inequality

Flooding affects many communities across England. As climate change increases the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, new Environment Agency research shows that ensuring our approach to flood risk management is both effective and equitable has become more important than ever.

Digital Waste Tracking goes live: a major step forward in stopping waste crime

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A person in a hi-vis jacket inputs info into a tablet computer whilst looking at waste glass bottles.

From 28 April 2026, permitted operators receiving waste onto their site are encouraged to start using the new digital service to record receipt of waste. This marks the start of a phased transition for everyone involved in the handling of waste to record waste movements digitally.

Bringing a river back to life: The Breamish restoration blueprint

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The new channel created on the River Breamish, winding through the landscape.

Tucked away in the beautiful Breamish Valley, south of Wooler in Northumberland, one of the UK's most ambitious river restoration projects has recently reached completion - and the results are already remarkable. The River Breamish at Harehope Estate is flowing …