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The Government Accidentally Voted For A Labour Amendment To One Of Its Flagship Bills
The Government Accidentally Voted For A Labour Amendment To One Of Its Flagship Bills
Environment
The government accidentally voted for a Labour amendment to its flagship Fisheries Bill this morning.
Exclusive: Dawn Butler Says She Didn't Delete Her Tweet About Extinction Rebellion On Purpose, And She Supports Them
Environment
Exclusive: Dawn Butler Says She Didn't Delete Her Tweet About Extinction Rebellion On Purpose, And She Supports Them
Plastic bag fee doubles to 10p and extended to all shops in England
Environment
Plastic bag fee doubles to 10p and extended to all shops in England
MPs demand dedicated minister as food bank use soars amid coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus
MPs demand dedicated minister as food bank use soars amid coronavirus pandemic
Exclusive: Government’s green homes plan risks ‘throwing people into the arms of scammers’, MPs warn
Environment
Exclusive: Government’s green homes plan risks ‘throwing people into the arms of scammers’, MPs warn
Boris Johnson unveils £350m decarbonisation push as he vows ‘green, sustainable recovery’ and ‘Jet Zero’ plane trial
Environment
Boris Johnson unveils £350m decarbonisation push as he vows ‘green, sustainable recovery’ and ‘Jet Zero’ plane trial
Rishi Sunak promises ‘eco-friendly economic recovery’ with £3bn injection for green jobs
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak promises ‘eco-friendly economic recovery’ with £3bn injection for green jobs
The House Live
Coca-Cola European Partners reaches major sustainability milestone Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola European Partners
Coca-Cola European Partners reaches major sustainability milestone
What Happened To Labour's Green New Deal?
Environment
By Georgina Bailey
What Happened To Labour's Green New Deal?
Government must deliver a green recovery for transport by 2030
Environment
By Kerry McCarthy MP
Government must deliver a green recovery for transport by 2030
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The Overseas Operations Bill is damaging to both our troops and our international standing
The Overseas Operations Bill is damaging to both our troops and our international standing
By Dan Jarvis MP
Defence
A Member Of Sage Has Claimed The “Trivial” 10pm Curfew Will Have Little Impact On Slowing Coronavirus Infections
A Member Of Sage Has Claimed The “Trivial” 10pm Curfew Will Have Little Impact On Slowing Coronavirus Infections
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak Has Cancelled The Budget And Will Reveal A Furlough Replacement Scheme Tomorrow Instead
Rishi Sunak Has Cancelled The Budget And Will Reveal A Furlough Replacement Scheme Tomorrow Instead
Coronavirus
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Committee on Climate Change chair Lord Deben on why it would be ‘stupid’ not to use the coronavirus recovery to go for net zero
Coronavirus
By Eleanor Langford
Committee on Climate Change chair Lord Deben on why it would be ‘stupid’ not to use the coronavirus recovery to go for net zero
As lockdown is lifted, ministers are grappling with how to safeguard the British economy amid forecasts of a crippling recession. Meanwhile, the promised “defining year of action” on climate change has slipped out of focus. But could the government ease the effect the pandemic and advance its climate goals in one fell swoop?
Environment news
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA responds following UK Governments’ rule changes for stemming the spread of Covid-19
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded following updates issued by governments in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland yesterday (22 September 2020), which set out new measures that the public will need to follow in order to stem the spread of Covid-19 following a sharp rise in cases across the UK.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Government must listen as Agriculture Bill amendment on animal welfare standards voted through in the House of Lords, say vets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed last night’s news (22 September) that a crucial clause that imposes a requirement for agricultural and food imports to the UK to meet domestic standards was voted through in the House of Lords as part of the passage of the Agriculture Bill.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA issues rallying call for veterinary settings to commit to its Good Veterinary Workplaces Voluntary Code
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is appealing to veterinary settings across the UK to commit to its vision for good veterinary workplaces, to help ensure that all working environments are supportive and welcoming to everyone.
Government action is vital, but net zero cannot be met without individual change
Environment
By Dods Monitoring
Government action is vital, but net zero cannot be met without individual change
The Climate Assembly's report, 'the path to net-zero', makes it clear that shifts in individual climate action should be led through government information and education.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA Officers Handover and Awards event: New BVA President James Russell pledges to prioritise ‘keeping vets healthy’ in his presidential year
Daniella Dos Santos today (17 September) concluded her year as British Veterinary Association (BVA) President with her final Presidential Address at BVA’s virtual Officers Handover and Awards event.
We need to build back green, not grey – that’s why we’re re-launching the Environment APPG
Coronavirus
By Anthony Browne MP
We need to build back green, not grey – that’s why we’re re-launching the Environment APPG
We’re facing a crucial decade on green policy – it is up to MPs to ensure the environment remains a top priority
Parliament needs a dedicated net-zero committee to ensure we reach our climate targets
Environment
By Institute for Government
Parliament needs a dedicated net-zero committee to ensure we reach our climate targets
Parliament needs to start taking climate change seriously and hold regular debates on concrete action needed to achieve the UK’s climate targets.
The Green Share Bill will tackle climate change by empowering communities from the ground up
Environment
By Anna McMorrin MP
The Green Share Bill will tackle climate change by empowering communities from the ground up
The Green Share Bill will unlock private investment for co-operatives and member-owned businesses to expand and deliver green, sustainable projects. It's an opportunity for the Government to show the climate leadership we’ve all been waiting for.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Pandemic puppies study among research projects awarded funding by AWF
A look at the behaviour and motives behind why so many people have bought puppies during the Covid-19 UK lockdown is one of five desk-based research projects awarded a grant from the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF), this month.
The Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill could be our last chance to avert the accelerating crisis
Environment
By Caroline Lucas MP
The Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill could be our last chance to avert the accelerating crisis
The new bill would see aviation and shipping fall within the UK’s net zero target and provide greater protection for nature, wildlife and soils.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Expert judging panel announced for the BVA Young Vet of the Year Award 2020
The British Veterinary Association has today announced an expert panel of judges for its BVA Young Vet of the Year Award 2020, supported by Zoetis: an accolade aimed at vets at an early stage in their careers who are making a big difference in their field or community.
A bold emissions target is key to Britain leading the fight against climate change
Environment
By Tim Loughton MP
A bold emissions target is key to Britain leading the fight against climate change
Hosting COP26 next year presents an opportunity for a newly independent Global Britain to strengthen international climate action, by setting an ambitious emissions target of our own by 2030.
Why Wales is recycling glass right Partner content
Coronavirus
By British Glass
Why Wales is recycling glass right
The rest of the UK should look to the Welsh blueprint as a way to recycle glass right.
Partner content
Environment
By Glass and Glazing Federation
Economic professor set for GGF Member's Week
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is delighted to confirm that Professor Noble Francis, Economics Director for Construction Products Association (CPA) has agreed to present a webinar at Members’ Week on 29th September on “The Economic Landscape”.
From tackling climate change to increasing employment, British forestry provides social, economic and environmental benefits to society Partner content
Environment
By Wood for Good
From tackling climate change to increasing employment, British forestry provides social, economic and environmental benefits to society
British forestry and tree planting provide social, economic and environmental value in rural communities; it protects biodiversity, and it protects the ecosystems services and natural capital we rely on. 
Environmental sustainability must be at the heart of the Fisheries Bill
Environment
By Stephanie Peacock MP
Environmental sustainability must be at the heart of the Fisheries Bill
The Conservatives have fallen short of their 2019 manifesto commitment to create a legally binding framework for fish stocks to be fished at sustainable levels.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Vets push for change on the welfare of animals at slaughter
A comprehensive new policy, leading vets and other experts have recommended no fewer than 67 ways to improve the welfare of animals at slaughter in order to provide them with a life worth living and a humane death.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By British Veterinary Association
Scottish Government clarifies Test and Protect guidance in recognition of potential impact on veterinary practices
The Scottish Government has clarified its guidance in relation to the role of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when it comes to vets and the NHS Test and Protect system.
Partner content
Environment
By Environmental Services Association
HMRC must “stay the course” on plastics tax plans
The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has today urged Government to “stay the course” on its plans to implement a tax on the use of virgin and single-use plastics, as the extended public consultation period draws to a close tomorrow (20 August 2020).
Partner content
Environment
By Woodland Trust
Wood that inspired Roald Dahl will be destroyed by HS2 this autumn
Nearly half of the wood said to have inspired Roald Dahl to write Fantastic Mr Fox will be destroyed for HS2 this autumn.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Call for clarity on vet checks as next round of EU negotiations begins
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has added its weight to calls for clarity on the arrangements for the movement of animals and animal products after the transition period, as the UK and EU enter the seventh round of negotiations.
Let’s ‘build back greener’ with a new carbon tax
Environment
By Jerome Mayhew MP
Let’s ‘build back greener’ with a new carbon tax
A new carbon tax with border tariffs would raise valuable revenue from carbon purchases, boost low carbon businesses and accelerate the march to net-zero by 2050.
Investment in our coastlines is needed to reach net-zero by 2050 and unlock green jobs
Environment
By Sally-Ann Hart MP
Investment in our coastlines is needed to reach net-zero by 2050 and unlock green jobs
Protecting and restoring our coastal habitats is vital to tackle climate change, reverse the loss of wildlife and bring much needed tourism and green jobs to our seaside communities.
Increased tree planting will benefit the environment and the economy Partner content
Environment
By Wood for Good
Increased tree planting will benefit the environment and the economy
Enhanced tree planting and greater wood use can help deliver the UK Government’s short-term imperative (a Green Recovery from Covid-19), medium-term goal (Build Back Better) and long-term aim (Net-Zero by 2050).
EventsAll
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
2020
Central London
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes
2020
Central London
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes
The Building Regulations and Fire Safety Conference
2020
Central London
The Building Regulations and Fire Safety Conference
NHS Parliamentary Awards
2021
House of Commons
NHS Parliamentary Awards