House of Lords block loosening of water pollution rules

The House of Lords has rejected the government’s proposal to water down nutrient neutrality rules. The rules dictate that local authorities should not give the go-ahead to any fresh developments that add to river nutrients such as phosphates and nitrates, either through wastewater from new homes or run-off from building sites. Shadow minister Nick Thomas-Symonds […]

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