Emma Reynolds
Coverage of Emma Reynolds in the Nexus archive.
- Ministers plan legally binding debt targets for England’s water companies
Ministers are planning to set legally binding debt targets for England’s water companies to prevent corporate failures like Thames Water. Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds is working on proposals that would require companies to maintain debt below certain levels or face legal consequences.
- Thames Water nationalisation moves closer as government ‘objects to rescue deal’
The UK environment secretary objected to a £10bn rescue plan for Thames Water, citing concerns it would place an 'undue burden' on customers, pushing the company closer to nationalisation. The government's objection to the rescue deal suggests a potential shift towards public ownership for the UK's largest water company.
- Saplings in prisons and bogs on military ranges: Labour’s plans for nature-friendly state land
The UK government plans to make state land more nature-friendly by building tree nurseries in prisons and converting military ranges into heathland or peat bogs. Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds announced the proposals ahead of elections, showcasing the government's ambition. The move comes as Labour faces pressure from the Green party.