Everything government, Parliament, the statistical agencies and the major policy institutes published — read, summarised and ranked so you can skim the day in a minute.
Illegal dumping of waste increased by 9% between 2023/24 and 2024/25, with the briefing outlining the scale of fly‑tipping and setting out the government’s proposed measures to reduce offences and clear sites more quickly.
Summary of the government’s announced water reforms explains proposed changes under the ‘A new vision for water’ package, outlines intended objectives, and describes next steps and parliamentary or regulatory processes to follow.
Droughts are becoming more frequent in England, raising risks of water-use restrictions, lower crop yields and environmental harm. The briefing outlines impacts on households, agriculture and ecosystems and the policy context for managing scarce water supplies.
The UN’s January 2026 report warns of ‘water bankruptcy’; this briefing explains the term and outlines implications and risks for the UK and globally, including pressures on supply and governance.