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Environment Agency

Environment Agency

Non-departmental public bodyDEFRAEngland
Predicted direction
the Environment regime
Likely to tighten

Consistent with their tightening trajectory on environment and the current pipeline.

80%
confidence
9 sources
Regulatory postureupdated 2h ago

Tightening water, while still reviewing environment.

ReviewingEnvironmentMedium confidence

Consulting widely before committing on environment.

TighteningWaterHigh confidence

Escalating from guidance to enforcement on water.

Synthesis is AI-generated; every assertion links to primary sources.

Recommended next step
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Detailsupdated today
CategoryNon-departmental public body
SponsorDEFRA
NationEngland
FundingGrant-in-aid
IndependenceArm's-length body
Last engagedNot yet contacted
Remit
EnvironmentWater
Use this entity
Powers
Basisthe Environment Act
Enforcement tools
  • —Civil penalties up to £18m or 10% of turnover
  • —Enforcement and information notices
  • —Statutory investigation powers
Leadership
ChairIan Crossley
Chief ExecutiveAlan Boyd
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