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Can Labour Fix England's Water Shortage Problem?
Can Labour Fix England's Water Shortage Problem?
Environment
England hasn’t built a new reservoir in more than 30 years but 10 are now promised – and even they may not be enough. Noah Vickers reports on the leaky plumbing – real and financial – draining the system
The Path to Net Zero: A special report to mark Net Zero Week 2025 Partner content
Environment
By Total Politics Impact
The Path to Net Zero: A special report to mark Net Zero Week 2025
Water Minister Emma Hardy: 'The Regulatory System Is Broken'
Environment
Water Minister Emma Hardy: "The Regulatory System Is Broken"
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Environment
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Labour Figures Grow Nervous About Net Zero After Reform Success
Environment
Labour Figures Grow Nervous About Net Zero After Reform Success
Labour MP Warns Planning Reforms Could Overwhelm Environment Regulator
Environment
Labour MP Warns Planning Reforms Could Overwhelm Environment Regulator
Victoria Atkins: I’ve Cross-Examined Gun-Toting Drug Lords – Labour MPs Don't Worry Me
Environment
Victoria Atkins: I’ve Cross-Examined Gun-Toting Drug Lords – Labour MPs Don't Worry Me
Opinion
Crate Britain: does Mummy pig deserve a prison break? Partner content
Environment
By Humane World for Animals UK
Crate Britain: does Mummy pig deserve a prison break?
Decarbonisation, growth, delivery? The Government’s recess report card Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
Decarbonisation, growth, delivery? The Government’s recess report card
The global treaty may lie in tatters, but the UK must continue to lead the fight against plastic pollution
Environment
By Rebecca Pow
The global treaty may lie in tatters, but the UK must continue to lead the fight against plastic pollution
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Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference ##sash##
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
Parliament's People Awards ##sash##
Parliament's People Awards
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference ##sash##
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
Home Office Eyes More Restrictions On International Student Visas
Home Office Eyes More Restrictions On International Student Visas
Education
Darren Jones To Run No 10 Delivery As Keir Starmer Shakes Up His Top Team
Darren Jones To Run No 10 Delivery As Keir Starmer Shakes Up His Top Team
Political parties
Blue Labour Peer Urges Keir Starmer To Drop Plans For Islamophobia Definition
Blue Labour Peer Urges Keir Starmer To Drop Plans For Islamophobia Definition
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Water Minister Emma Hardy: 'The Regulatory System Is Broken'
Environment
Water Minister Emma Hardy: "The Regulatory System Is Broken"
With water now a top political issue in Britain, Sienna Rodgers talks to Defra minister Emma Hardy who says regulation of the industry is ‘broken’ – and warns companies, ‘there’s no room to hide’
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Environment
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Over a decade ago, the government decided to place many of England and Wales’ inland waterways in the hands of the Canal & River Trust. As it struggles with increasing financial pressure and a furious row with part of the boating community, has the experiment failed? Alan White investigates. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Victoria Atkins: I’ve Cross-Examined Gun-Toting Drug Lords – Labour MPs Don't Worry Me
Environment
Victoria Atkins: I’ve Cross-Examined Gun-Toting Drug Lords – Labour MPs Don't Worry Me
Sienna Rodgers talks to shadow environment secretary Victoria Atkins who aims her fire at ‘City Steve’, ‘showman’ Nigel Farage and the government’s ‘Marxist’ policy on compulsory purchase
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Partner content
Environment
By Campaign to Protect Rural England
Government's response to litter inquiry long-awaited - but is it adequate?
Over the weekend the Government published its long-awaited responseto the Department for Communities and Local Government Select Committee inquiry into litter(March 2015). The Government then sought to outline a response to the concerning findings by announcing its determination to launch a national campaign against littering.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
New publication provides advice to the profession on controlled drugs legislation
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has brought out a new publication to help members of the veterinary and veterinary nursing professions understand their legal and professional obligations regarding controlled drugs.
Partner content
Environment
By Woodland Trust
English landscape rising from the ashes as tree disease pilot gets underway
Landowners across England will be playing their part in reducing the long-term impact of ash dieback this winter as they plant thousands of native trees provided by the Woodland Trust in a new pilot aimed to help safeguard the future of the countryside.
Partner content
Environment
By Nuclear Industry Association
Nuclear industry commits to public engagement
Nuclear sector organisations have endorsed a Nuclear Industry Council (NIC) Concordat on public engagement, committing to build upon what the industry already does to engage with the public.
Partner content
Environment
By Nuclear Industry Association
Public say, nuclear must play a role in reducing emissions
A majority of the public agree the UK should use nuclear and renewables to meets its legally binding emission reduction targets according to new figures released today by the Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) at its annual conference #Nuclear Powering the UK.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Former AHDB Beef Lamb Chairman awarded prestigious Royal Smithfield Club prize
Sheep farmer and former Chairman of AHDB Beef Lamb, John Cross, has been honoured by the Royal Smithfield Club for his services to the livestock industry over the last 25 years.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA/BVA NI response to compulsory BVD testing announcement
Responding to the announcement made by DARD minister Michelle ONeill (1 December), the British Veterinary Association and the British Veterinary Association Northern Ireland Branch have welcomed plans to bring forward draft legislation to make Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) testing compulsory in Northern Ireland.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Badger vaccine suspension in Wales a blow to eradication programme
BVA response to Welsh Government announcement that Badger vaccination project is to be suspended due to the global shortage of the BCG vaccine.
Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institution of Wastes Management
CIWM responds to EU Circular Economy package
In an initial comment on the European Commission's circular economy package launched today, CIWM's Chief Executive Steve Lee said:
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Launch of Lebey Guide promotes QSM beef and lamb in Paris
Quality Standard Mark (QSM) beef and lamb has been placed alongside some of the top bistros and restaurants in London and Paris following the launch of a new gastronomic guide which recognises eateries of distinction in the two cities.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Screening and responsible breeding are improving dog health, new statistics show
Health testing designed to support responsible dog breeding by screening for hereditary conditions is helping to improve the health of breeds across the UK, according to new statistics from the Canine Health Schemes.
Partner content
Environment
By Turn2us
Charity launches star-studded clothes auction to help people struggling in cold homes this winter
A host of famous faces including Ed Sheeran, Dame Helen Mirren, Hugh Laurie, Sir Chris Hoy, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jeremy Irons and Fern Britton have joined forces with Turn2us to help fight fuel poverty in the UK by donating items for the charitys biggest ever celebrity clothes auction.
Partner content
Environment
By Energy Technologies Institute
ETI seeks partners for a new project examining the ways that different networks could integrate and the potential for a multi-vector approach to future energy supply
The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) is seeking partners for a project which aims to understand the opportunity for and implications of moving to more integrated multi-vector networks.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Golden Jubilee Award for veterinary nurses relaunched for 2016
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has relaunched its Golden Jubilee Award, an accolade which recognises those veterinary nurses who are playing a leadership role within the profession.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
First data collection completed in national beef cattle feed efficiency programme
Data collection is now complete for the first batch of cattle involved in the ground-breaking Beef Feed Efficiency Programme, marking an important project milestone.
What this week's Spending Review means for the Environment Partner content
Environment
By Woodland Trust
What this week's Spending Review means for the Environment
Dr James Cooper, Head of Government Affairs at the Woodland Trust reviews the Spending Review and Autumn Statement and assess the impact on national parks, forests and the environment.
Partner content
Environment
By Energy Saving Trust
Energy Saving Trust announces the 2015 Fleet Heroes
The Energy Saving Trust is delighted to announce the 11 winners for the 2015 Fleet Hero Awards.
Concerns raised that waste and resources will be hit by Spending Review cuts Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institution of Wastes Management
Concerns raised that waste and resources will be hit by Spending Review cuts
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management gives its reaction to the Chancellor’s Comprehensive Spending Review
Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
The Mineral Wool Manufacturers Association (MIMA) has today responded to the Spending Review and Autumn Statement
MIMA along with leading businesses and charities have come together in the lead up to the Spending Review to urge the Government to recognise energy efficiency as a national infrastructure priority and to use capital funds to improve our homes across the UK the homes that are the draughtiest in Western Europe.
Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institution of Wastes Management
Waste and resources likely to feel the impact of Spending Review cuts, says CIWM
Responding to the Chancellors Autumn Spending Review, the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has expressed concern that significant cuts to key departmental budgets, as well as the cut in central grant funding to local authorities, could have a significant impact on the waste and resource management industry.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
AHDB Outlook Conference 2016 date announced
EU membership and the livestock sectors competitiveness will come under the spotlight at the 2016 Agriculture Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Outlook Conference.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Top quality ram semen sought by RamCompare
The search has resumed for ram semen to be used as part of the UKs first large-scale commercial progeny test.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Autumn Statement - BVA reaction to Defra cuts
In response to the Chancellors Autumn Statement and Spending Review (25 November), where he announced that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) operating budget will be cut by 15%, BVA President Sean Wensley said:
Osborne must face up to UK’s plutonium stockpile, NIA warns Partner content
Environment
By Nuclear Industry Association
Osborne must face up to UK’s plutonium stockpile, NIA warns
The Nuclear Industry Association has today welcomed the Government’s commitment to the nuclear sector and its additional funding for nuclear research and development, including the development of Small Modular Reactors.
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Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
2025
Bayview Suite 2
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
2025
Room 4A and 4B
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference
2025
Derby Suite
Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference
Parliament's People Awards
2026
The Palace of Westminster
Parliament's People Awards