Environmental regulation in England is not operating as effectively or strategically as it should, risking poor environmental outcomes and weakening confidence in enforcement, according to a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO). The watchdog’s report, Environmental regulation, concludes that while regulators and Defra share clear objectives to protect the environment and minimise unnecessary burdens on business, weaknesses in data, skills, digital capability and strategic coordination are limiting their ability to regulate consistently and at scale. The findings are particularly relevant to the UK water and wastewater industry, which…
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