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Water Company Bosses Banked Bonuses Despite High Levels Of Sewage Dumping
Water Company Bosses Banked Bonuses Despite High Levels Of Sewage Dumping
Environment
Seven of the UK’s nine water companies gave bonuses to their executives linked to environmental targets last year, despite significant amounts of sewage being dumped into UK waterways.
Why Are Supermarkets Running Out Of Some Fruits And Vegetables?
Environment
Why Are Supermarkets Running Out Of Some Fruits And Vegetables?
Environment Watchdog Cutbacks 'Could Risk Lives' This Winter
Environment
Environment Watchdog Cutbacks "Could Risk Lives" This Winter
Rishi Sunak Confirms He Will Attend COP27 Despite Ruling Out Going
Environment
Rishi Sunak Confirms He Will Attend COP27 Despite Ruling Out Going
Rishi Sunak Is Likely To Attend COP27 Climate Summit Despite Saying He Was Too Busy
Environment
Rishi Sunak Is Likely To Attend COP27 Climate Summit Despite Saying He Was Too Busy
Environment Secretary Says It's 'Up To' The King If He Wants To Attend Cop27 Climate Summit
Environment
Environment Secretary Says It's "Up To" The King If He Wants To Attend Cop27 Climate Summit
Government Isn't Telling People To Curb Energy Use Despite New Blackout Warnings
Environment
Government Isn't Telling People To Curb Energy Use Despite New Blackout Warnings
The House Live
The Climate and Ecology Bill is our best chance to tackle the climate crisis
Environment
By Caroline Lucas MP, Wera Hobhouse MP and Olivia Blake MP
The Climate and Ecology Bill is our best chance to tackle the climate crisis
Why green finance matters Partner content
Environment
By WSP
Why green finance matters
We cannot afford any further delay to ban live animal exports
Environment
By Theresa Villiers MP
We cannot afford any further delay to ban live animal exports
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The George Freeman interview: 'It would be extraordinary' if a deal on Horizon can't be negotiated
The George Freeman interview: "It would be extraordinary" if a deal on Horizon can't be negotiated
By Sophie Church
Technology
Abandoned HS2 Land In London Could Be Handed Back To The Public While Delays Continue
Abandoned HS2 Land In London Could Be Handed Back To The Public While Delays Continue
Transport
Rishi Sunak Says Stop The Boats Plan Is 'Starting To Work'
Rishi Sunak Says Stop The Boats Plan Is "Starting To Work"
Home affairs
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Beaver Bounceback
Environment
By Chris Chafin
Beaver Bounceback
The reintroduction of beavers to the United Kingdom has been met with excitement from ecotourists and animal lovers – but some are worried it could come at a price. Chris Chafin reports. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Water Company Bosses Banked Bonuses Despite High Levels Of Sewage Dumping
Environment
Water Company Bosses Banked Bonuses Despite High Levels Of Sewage Dumping
Seven of the UK’s nine water companies gave bonuses to their executives linked to environmental targets last year, despite significant amounts of sewage being dumped into UK waterways.
Why Are Supermarkets Running Out Of Some Fruits And Vegetables?
Environment
Why Are Supermarkets Running Out Of Some Fruits And Vegetables?
Some supermarkets have placed sales limits on certain fruits and vegetables as a result of shortages of certain products including tomatoes and salad leaves.
Environment news
Milk & More launches doorstep Coca-Cola Zero Sugar refill trial Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Milk & More launches doorstep Coca-Cola Zero Sugar refill trial
Milk & More, the country’s leading online milk and grocery doorstep delivery service, has announced a UK industry first partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), the world’s largest Coca-Cola bottler. This exciting partnership will trial the delivery, return, refill and reuse of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar glass bottles direct to and from customers’ doorsteps. 
MPs ask Defra about access to peat alternatives after the HTA raise concerns Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
MPs ask Defra about access to peat alternatives after the HTA raise concerns
Last week, MPs raised their concerns in Parliament about the intended ban on the professional use of peat being brought forward by four years.
Reusable packaging revolution is close - experts say Partner content
Environment
By Plastic policy @ Portsmouth
Reusable packaging revolution is close - experts say
Global plastics treaty talks this week should aim for mass adoption of reuse systems to cut plastic pollution.
Decision to scrap Animal Welfare Bill is deeply disappointing
Environment
By Dr Paula Boyden
Decision to scrap Animal Welfare Bill is deeply disappointing
Yesterday, the government abandoned the planned introduction of crucial measures aimed at protecting dogs and puppies from being needlessly, cruelly and illegally smuggled into the United Kingdom
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
British Veterinary Association responds to news Government is not progressing the Kept Animals Bill
The British Veterinary Association has responded to the news that the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill will not be progressing through Parliament.
Offshore wind sector allocates £4 million to UK companies through strategic supply chain funding programme Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Offshore wind sector allocates £4 million to UK companies through strategic supply chain funding programme
Homebuyers need accurate evidence of their property’s actual energy use Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
Homebuyers need accurate evidence of their property’s actual energy use
Energy Performance Certificates in their current form are not fit for purpose. They need a revamp to capture the real measured performance of buildings.
Leading UK horticulture association showcases the original green industry at Chelsea 2023 Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Leading UK horticulture association showcases the original green industry at Chelsea 2023
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is showcasing the growth of a greener future at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Representing and supporting 1,400 UK garden businesses, including retailers, growers, manufacturers, and landscapers, the HTA will demonstrate its members’ contributions to the economy as well as the environment and wellbeing through its trade stand, member gardens, events, and communications.
Creating the property estates of the future - where will the net zero journey take public buildings Partner content
Environment
By Amey
Creating the property estates of the future - where will the net zero journey take public buildings
Decarbonising the UK’s public and private property estates will require vast investment in new technology as we transition towards new energy sources. But the real challenge, explains Craig McGilvray, Amey’s Managing Director for it’s FM business, will be to truly engage and support property users to actually make this vital change happen.
‘People’s Choice’ winner of BVA Veterinary Photographer of the Year revealed Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
‘People’s Choice’ winner of BVA Veterinary Photographer of the Year revealed
#TeamVet selects its BVA Photographer of the Year following voting at BVA Live 2023.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA President calls on Scottish politicians to deliver funding for veterinary education in Scotland
In a speech at the Scottish Parliament this week (Tuesday 16 May), British Veterinary Association (BVA) President Malcolm Morley warned that the future of veterinary education in Scotland ‘sits on a precipice’ and called for adequate long-term funding to secure sustainable provision of inclusive veterinary education and, with it, the future of the country’s agrifood economy.
NATIONAL ROBOTICS CENTRE FOR THE OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY REVOLUTION OPENS IN BLYTH Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
NATIONAL ROBOTICS CENTRE FOR THE OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY REVOLUTION OPENS IN BLYTH
The Digital, Autonomous and Robotics Engineering (DARE) Centre at the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s testing facility in Blyth has been opened today (Thursday) by Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero, the Rt Hon. Graham Stuart MP.
“A British Success Story”: A Decade of Offshore Wind Power Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
“A British Success Story”: A Decade of Offshore Wind Power
As the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult celebrates its 10th anniversary, we look back at a remarkable decade of transformation in the offshore renewable energy sector and try to anticipate what the future holds as the nation heads towards its net zero target.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Midlothian vet elected new BVA Scottish Branch President
Midlothian veterinary surgeon Gareth Hateley MA VetMB CertCHP MRCVS, a recognised expert in cattle disease surveillance, has been named President of the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) Scottish Branch at its annual general meeting in Edinburgh today (16 May).
Valuing the Energy Performance of our Homes Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
Valuing the Energy Performance of our Homes
The Energy Saving Stamp Duty Incentive will provide a fair and flexible nudge for homeowners, valuing energy performance in the housing market and creating a strong, stable, sustainable competitive market.
The government must ensure that animal testing of cosmetics is banned for good
Environment
By Lord Trees
The government must ensure that animal testing of cosmetics is banned for good
This is a subject of considerable public interest involving considerations of both human safety and of animal welfare.
Coca-Cola bottling site in Sidcup starts production of plastic bottles with attached caps to boost recycling Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola bottling site in Sidcup starts production of plastic bottles with attached caps to boost recycling
Scotland’s horticultural industry gathers with MSPs at Holyrood to discuss Scottish Environmental Horticulture Growth Strategy Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Scotland’s horticultural industry gathers with MSPs at Holyrood to discuss Scottish Environmental Horticulture Growth Strategy
MSPs joined experts, professionals, and academics from Scotland’s horticulture sector at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday, 10 May at a reception to discuss the future of the industry in relation to the well-being economy, the environment, planning and health.
The HTA calls on the Scottish Government to deliver a sustainable, supported and realistic transition to peat-free Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
The HTA calls on the Scottish Government to deliver a sustainable, supported and realistic transition to peat-free
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has set out a detailed response to the Scottish Government Consultation on Ending the Sale of Peat, representing the views from the breadth of its 1,400-strong membership – from growers to landscapers, retailers to manufacturers.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA Veterinary Photographer of the Year 2023 unveiled
British Veterinary Association announces category winners - Vets at work, All creatures great and small; and Happy pets that make us smile
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
New survey shows concerning rise in dog aggression following pandemic puppy boom
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Wasting valuable study time? Join BVA Live debate on the introduction of single species training
New statistics from the Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey show that 30% of vets treat only one or two species on a regular basis, prompting the question ‘What if vets trained in only one species group?’. This hypothetical question will form the basis for a hot topic debate at BVA Live at 2.15pm tomorrow afternoon (11 May).
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA Live to host launch of annual PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report
‘State of the nation’s pets’ report reveals 56% of vets say more owners are struggling to afford unexpected vet bills due to cost-of-living crisis
Partner content
Environment
Role of Artificial Intelligence in vet medicine to be explored at BVA Live
Final ‘hot topic’ session unveiled: expert panel to debate impact of AI technology on the profession.
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Net Zero Week 2023
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Online
Net Zero Week 2023
Women into Leadership Online
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Online
Women into Leadership Online
Green Infrastructure Week 2023
2023
Online
Green Infrastructure Week 2023