Emma Reynolds
Emma Reynolds is the Environment Secretary in the UK government.
Notable Quotes
"I did not want a scenario where Thames Water customers had to pick up the bill for the company's failures."View Story →
"mi «opinión inicial» es que la propuesta de los acreedores no protege suficientemente a los consumidores ni al medio ambiente"View Story →
"Estaremos preparados para cualquier eventualidad, incluido el régimen de administración especial."View Story →
"it was her 'early view' that the proposal from creditors did not do enough to protect consumers or the environment."View Story →
"the proposal from creditors did not do enough to protect consumers or the environment"View Story →
"We will stand ready for all eventualities including SAR"View Story →
"does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment"View Story →
"the proposal's adequacy for environmental and consumer interests"View Story →
"Je ne suis pas convaincue que la proposition actuelle soit suffisamment bonne pour les consommateurs ou pour l'environnement."View Story →
"the proposal fails to adequately safeguard consumer interests and could result in weaker performance standards and delays to essential infrastructure upgrades."View Story →
"The roadmap marked a shift away from 'only looking to the next harvest and towards a plan that gives farmers the long-term clarity they need to innovate, invest and grow with confidence for generations to come.'"View Story →
"Through the largest-ever investment in species recovery, we are backing projects across the country to protect threatened wildlife, restore habitats and secure the future of some of England's most iconic species."View Story →
"I did not want a scenario where Thames Water customers had to pick up the bill for the company's failures."View Story →
"I welcome the fact that people of good means are saying that they want to pay more. They can pay more."View Story →
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July 23, 2026Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation
The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government
July 21, 2026Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.
July 19, 2026Wildlife conservation work to get £1m boost
Endangered rodents, birds and butterflies will be among the species benefitting from the investment.
July 11, 2026Call for stability to help farming industry
A Cornish farmer says continuity is needed to deliver government plans for the future of farming.
June 29, 2026Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
Thames Water's lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state?
June 16, 2026Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
A government spokesman tells the BBC that the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".
June 16, 2026Deer culling to be made easier to protect trees and crops
The government unveils a long awaited 10-year deer management plan that will identify priority culling areas.
February 19, 2026