AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNature Recovery: The Wildlife Trusts have secured Northumberland’s Rothbury Estate in a £30 million purchase — England’s largest land buy in decades. Plans include restoring bogs, supporting nature-friendly farming and boosting wildlife, with more than 25,000 people contributing. Water Pollution: Eight of England’s nine water companies are still failing on the environment, while Yorkshire Water received the lowest rating. Regulators say serious pollution remains high despite £5 billion in investment; the Environment Secretary has promised further action against water bosses. Drought and Flood Risk: England needs rainfall equal to 120% of its usual winter total to emerge from drought. Even the wettest week in two years has not yet been enough, while Scotland’s flood defences face scrutiny after Storm Boelo. Oil and Climate: An MP has warned Rosebank drilling will not cut energy bills, arguing its oil would be sold on international markets and add to climate risks. The field remains at the centre of a political fight as ministers have approved production at Jackdaw. Environmental Rights: Campaigners have criticised Scotland’s decision to drop a right to a healthy environment from its human rights bill.
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