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Chicken Will Get More Expensive In The UK After Putin's Ukraine Invasion
Chicken Will Get More Expensive In The UK After Putin's Ukraine Invasion
Environment
Environment Secretary George Eustice has warned that the price of chicken in the UK will spike as a result of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, in the latest pressure on household bills.
Minister Warns Storm Eunice Is 'Risk To Life And Limb' As People Urged To Stay At Home
Environment
Minister Warns Storm Eunice Is 'Risk To Life And Limb' As People Urged To Stay At Home
Rishi Sunak Urged To Drop Green Levy To Ease The Cost Of Living Crisis
Environment
Rishi Sunak Urged To Drop Green Levy To Ease The Cost Of Living Crisis
Government Accused Of 'Blind Optimism' Over Post-Brexit Farming Plans
Environment
Government Accused Of "Blind Optimism" Over Post-Brexit Farming Plans
Rishi Sunak Announces Grants Of Up To £6,000 For Businesses Affected By Omicron Variant
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak Announces Grants Of Up To £6,000 For Businesses Affected By Omicron Variant
Farmers Say Priti Patel Has Refused To Meet To Discuss Labour Shortages
Environment
Farmers Say Priti Patel Has Refused To Meet To Discuss Labour Shortages
Minister Confirms Most Overseas Butchers Won't Arrive Until After Christmas
Coronavirus
Minister Confirms Most Overseas Butchers Won't Arrive Until After Christmas
The House Live
Reliance on untested climate change technologies fuels concerns
Environment
By Dr Joshua Wells
Reliance on untested climate change technologies fuels concerns
Will Larry the cat be celebrating bold new laws for animals at the Queen's Speech? Partner content
Environment
By Humane Society International UK
Will Larry the cat be celebrating bold new laws for animals at the Queen's Speech?
The Farm helping young people face their fears and thrive in their communities Partner content
Environment
By The National Lottery
The Farm helping young people face their fears and thrive in their communities
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Labour Insiders Dismiss Accusations Of 'Chaotic' Wakefield By-Election Selection Process
Labour Insiders Dismiss Accusations Of "Chaotic" Wakefield By-Election Selection Process
Political parties
Conservative MP Arrested On Suspicion Of Rape And Sexual Assault
Conservative MP Arrested On Suspicion Of Rape And Sexual Assault
Political parties
'A one-sided selective narrative': Toby Young reviews 'Chums'
'A one-sided selective narrative': Toby Young reviews 'Chums'
By Toby Young
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Shelf preservation society: major challenges await UK supply chains this year
Environment
By Adam Payne
Shelf preservation society: major challenges await UK supply chains this year
If Britain’s supermarkets are to remain well-stocked, the government must address the long-term challenges facing the supply chain. From labour shortages to Brexit bureaucracy, there are gaps in the system that puts food on the table, writes Adam Payne.
Is it time to ban trail and drag hunting? Lord Herbert says No
Environment
By Lord Herbert of South Downs
Is it time to ban trail and drag hunting? Lord Herbert says No
Even in these unusual times, tens of thousands of people went to see their local pack of hounds at traditional Boxing Day meets. Seventeen years on from the hunting ban, some 250 packs of foxhounds, harriers and beagles are still going strong. Today, hounds no longer pursue live quarry, but instead the trail of a scented rag.
Refugee Charities Say Claim Safe Routes For Asylum Seekers Wouldn't Stop Criminal Gangs Is 'Political'
Environment
Refugee Charities Say Claim Safe Routes For Asylum Seekers Wouldn't Stop Criminal Gangs Is "Political"
There is no evidence that creating safe routes from France for asylum seekers would encourage criminal gangs to keep smuggling people across the Channel, charities have told PoliticsHome.
Environment news
Coca-Cola introduce attached caps in packaging overhaul Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola introduce attached caps in packaging overhaul
Coca-Cola begins introduction of attached caps across entire portfolio to boost collection and recycling, and help prevent litter.
Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
OFTEC reacts to Queen's Speech
Malcolm Farrow, head of public affairs at OFTEC, responds to the Queen’s speech:
Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
From the Scottish Highlands to Cornwall over 100 oil homes switch to fossil-free HVO
Calls for the government to back a wider rollout of the renewable liquid fuel HVO continue to grow following the announcement that over 100 oil heated properties across the UK have now converted to the fossil-free kerosene alternative.
Let's celebrate the benefits of gardening in the post-Covid world
Environment
By Baroness Fookes
Let's celebrate the benefits of gardening in the post-Covid world
As I write, this National Gardening Week, I am looking out at my garden awash with colour and the luxuriant growth of spring, and my spirits soar.
Exploring the latest developments in reusable plastics packaging Partner content
Environment
By British Plastics Federation
Exploring the latest developments in reusable plastics packaging
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is hosting an online, half-day seminar on 12 May called ‘Reusable Plastics Packaging’. It will feature presentations on topics including consumer behaviour and the circular economy, as well as key case studies.
HFSS is an opportunity for real brand innovation Partner content
Environment
By Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
HFSS is an opportunity for real brand innovation

Coming into force from this October, new HFSS legislation is considered the most significant change to the food and drink industry in decades, but how can businesses use the upcoming milestones as an opportunity for brand innovation?



Nicola Pegg, Director of Research and Development at Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) explains the journey the makers of Lucozade and Ribena have been on to reduce sugar in its much-loved drinks. 

 
Local MPs visit Sidcup Coca-Cola manufacturing site following latest round of investment Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Local MPs visit Sidcup Coca-Cola manufacturing site following latest round of investment
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners welcomes Louie French MP and Gareth Bacon MP to the Sidcup site to learn about its latest sustainability developments.
Shadow Defra Minister visits UK’s largest rose grower Whartons Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Shadow Defra Minister visits UK’s largest rose grower Whartons
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) arranged for Opposition Minister Daniel Zeichner MP to visit Whartons Garden Roses in Norfolk this week to showcase their business and highlight several challenges facing the industry. Workforce shortages, access to suitable peat alternatives and imports/exports post EU-Exit were brought to the Shadow Defra Minister’s attention.
Animal matters in post-pandemic Britain Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Animal matters in post-pandemic Britain
The coming years are likely to be tough on our animals and the people who care for them – so how can we safeguard welfare in the face of brutal challenges? PoliticsHome speaks to Dr Justine Shotton, President of the British Veterinary Association.
Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB’s 44th annual awards will be even bigger and better
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is opening up the next group of categories in its annual search for the UK’s finest construction and built environment talent.
This Green Infrastructure Week let’s double down on our Net Zero objectives Partner content
Environment
By Green Infrastructure Week
This Green Infrastructure Week let’s double down on our Net Zero objectives
Now is the time for the UK to seize the post-COP26 momentum by accelerating our commitment to Net Zero.
Earth Day 2022: bringing the climate conversation to life in the hospitality sector Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Earth Day 2022: bringing the climate conversation to life in the hospitality sector
With consumers looking to make more environmentally friendly choices, we are empowering hospitality venues across the country to take sustainable action.
Partner content
Environment
By Railway Industry Association
RIA Northern Ireland publishes rail manifesto ahead of Stormont Elections
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) Northern Ireland has published its manifesto for rail ahead of the Northern Ireland Assembly Elections in May
DEFRA Minister visits BPF House for Q&A event Partner content
Environment
By British Plastics Federation
DEFRA Minister visits BPF House for Q&A event
On Wednesday 20th April, Jo Churchill MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at DEFRA and the Minister responsible for recycling and waste, visited BPF House to give the keynote speech at an event on recycling, co-hosted by the BPF and The Enterprise Forum.
Floating offshore wind can help deliver the UK’s renewables ambition Partner content
Environment
By Aker Offshore Wind UK
Floating offshore wind can help deliver the UK’s renewables ambition
With global energy prices soaring, there is a newfound urgency at the top of government to ensure Britain’s long-term energy security.
Partner content
Environment
By NOAH
World Animal Vaccination Day: vaccination supporting better animal welfare
April 20th is World Animal Vaccination Day, when the contribution of vaccines to the health and welfare of animals across the world is celebrated.
Partner content
Environment
By NOAH
NOAH/Lantra Animal Medicines Best Practice (AMBP) farmer training reaches milestone
NOAH’s Animal Medicines Best Practice (AMBP) farmer training has reached a milestone this week as it welcomes its 1000th registrant to the programme.
How new sensor technology can help address Britain’s Fuel Poverty Crisis Partner content
Environment
By Aico
How new sensor technology can help address Britain’s Fuel Poverty Crisis
To combat fuel poverty and help achieve net-zero, we need to bring forward data-led solutions which can make an impact.
Civilised societies don’t betray animals, say leading charities Partner content
Environment
By League Against Cruel Sports
Civilised societies don’t betray animals, say leading charities
“…High standards of animal welfare are one of the hallmarks of a civilised society…they have never been more important”, wrote George Eustice, Secretary of State for the Environment last year.
Green Infrastructure Week pulls together key players in our pursuit of net zero Partner content
Environment
By Green Infrastructure Week
Green Infrastructure Week pulls together key players in our pursuit of net zero
Green Infrastructure Week highlights the British technologies that will be used to deliver the biggest gains in our global transition to net zero.
Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
Technician survey reveals majority of customer homes not ready for heat pumps
Heating technicians have voiced concerns over the government’s proposals to convert off-grid homes to heat pumps with the vast majority (87%) revealing less than one-fifth (20%) of the properties they service are currently ready for the technology.
Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
OFTEC releases joint statement with UKIFDA in response to the government’s British Energy Security Strategy
HTA welcomes EFRA Committee report findings on workforce shortages Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
HTA welcomes EFRA Committee report findings on workforce shortages
Spotlight on digital inclusion and ethical initiatives in UK mobile Partner content
Environment
By Choose
Spotlight on digital inclusion and ethical initiatives in UK mobile
Mobile phones are an integral aspect of modern life, not only keeping people connected with each other but also offering access to millions of apps, songs and shows on the move.
EventsAll
Women into Leadership Edinburgh
2022
EICC, Edinburgh
Women into Leadership Edinburgh