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Rishi Sunak Tells COP28 Climate Politics Is 'Close To Breaking Point'
Rishi Sunak Tells COP28 Climate Politics Is "Close To Breaking Point"
Environment
Rishi Sunak has said “climate politics is close to breaking point” and that targets must be reached in a way that “doesn’t burden working people,” as he defended his decision earlier this year to relax some net zero policies.
Kwasi Kwarteng Says COP28 Should Not 'Bully' Developing Countries To Net Zero
Environment
Kwasi Kwarteng Says COP28 Should Not "Bully" Developing Countries To Net Zero
Victoria Atkins Appointed Health Secretary As Steve Barclay Becomes New Environment Secretary
Environment
Victoria Atkins Appointed Health Secretary As Steve Barclay Becomes New Environment Secretary
Labour's Green Agenda Will Offer 'Clear Dividing Line' With Tories
Environment
Labour's Green Agenda Will Offer "Clear Dividing Line" With Tories
Yorkshire Mayor Wants Net Zero Devolved Accusing Rishi Sunak Of 'Dereliction' Of Leadership
Environment
Yorkshire Mayor Wants Net Zero Devolved Accusing Rishi Sunak Of "Dereliction" Of Leadership
Rishi Sunak's Net Zero Shift Sparks 'Massive Row' In Tory Party
Environment
Rishi Sunak's Net Zero Shift Sparks "Massive Row" In Tory Party
Lords Accuse Rishi Sunak Of Dodging Scrutiny On Net Zero Delays
Environment
Lords Accuse Rishi Sunak Of Dodging Scrutiny On Net Zero Delays
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The future of marine power: are we heading for collision or collaboration? Partner content
Environment
By Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
The future of marine power: are we heading for collision or collaboration?
COP28 – Solar’s chance to shine Partner content
Environment
By Lightsource bp
COP28 – Solar’s chance to shine
Salvaging the future: why Britain must build sustainably
Environment
By Justine Smith
Salvaging the future: why Britain must build sustainably
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Tory MP Says Rishi Sunak Has Broken Promise To Tackle Islamophobia
Tory MP Says Rishi Sunak Has Broken Promise To Tackle Islamophobia
Communities
Ukraine is slowly winning against Putin, the UK must show it is prepared to continue leading the support effort
Ukraine is slowly winning against Putin, the UK must show it is prepared to continue leading the support effort
By Ben Wallace MP
Defence
What Do The Tory Right Actually Want On Rwanda?
What Do The Tory Right Actually Want On Rwanda?
Home affairs
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Kwasi Kwarteng Says COP28 Should Not 'Bully' Developing Countries To Net Zero
Environment
Kwasi Kwarteng Says COP28 Should Not "Bully" Developing Countries To Net Zero
Britain and the Western world must ensure action and dialogue to tackle climate change does not become part of a “neocolonial bubble” that "bullies" developing countries towards net zero, according to former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng ahead of COP28.
Green with envy: The politics of decarbonisation
Environment
By Adam Bell
Green with envy: The politics of decarbonisation
By installing heat pumps and buying electric vehicles, the wealthy are insulating themselves from current and future energy price shocks while avoiding paying for the investment needed to help the less well-off join the party. That’s not going to help the politics of decarbonisation, says Adam Bell. Illustration by Tracy Worrall
The answer is a Green New Deal
Environment
By Nadia Whittome MP
The answer is a Green New Deal
The coming election will define our lifetime. The climate crisis is already here, and without serious concerted effort over the next few years, it risks the very future of humanity.
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Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA and BVA Northern Ireland Branch welcome reduction in brucellosis testing regime
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and BVA Northern Ireland Branch welcome the DARDs announcement that the brucellosis testing regime is to be reduced.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Free CPD day for overseas vets in September
In September the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be holding a free day of continuing professional development for overseas veterinary graduates in conjunction with the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the Veterinary Defence Society (VDS).
Matt Warman MP: Why we need to do more on broadband
Environment
By PoliticsHome
Matt Warman MP: Why we need to do more on broadband
Newly elected Conservative MP Matt Warman writes ahead of his Westminster Hall debate on Superfast broadband roll-out.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Point-of-sale kit beefs up sales for butchers
Quality Standard Mark (QSM) butchers using AHDB Beef and Lambs spring point-of-sale (POS) kit have reported an uplift in average sales of beef brisket and lamb shoulder of 20 per cent.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
New herd management tool to help producers increase efficiency
The AHDB Beef and Lamb Better Returns Programme (BRP) has developed a free online tool to help beef farmers manage their herd electronically.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Scheme to develop expertise in the beef sector
A new scheme to develop expertise in the beef sector and encourage personal development in the industry is being launched.
Partner content
Environment
By Mott MacDonald
Sustainability must be incorporated into routine seismic design
Too often in earthquake engineering, sustainability considerations are sidelined in an effort to save time and money.
Partner content
Environment
By British Gas
British Gas celebrates national women in engineering day
British Gas will be helping to promote engineering careers to girls and women during a special event the company is hosting in London this evening (23rd June) to mark National Women in Engineering Day.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Annual Report for 2014 published
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2014 is now available to download.
Partner content
Environment
By Woodland Trust
£200k pledged towards Pine Marten Recovery Project
The Pine Marten Recovery Project, established by The Vincent Wildlife Trust (VWT), has secured vital financial support, helping to ensure the long-term funding of this six-year project aimed at restoring the pine marten to England and Wales.
Partner content
Environment
By Calor Gas
LowCVP 2050 Infrastructure Reports show the way to transport decarbonisation
A new series of reports for the LowCVP says that the UK can develop the infrastructure necessary to deliver the low carbon fuels of the future but that strong coordination is needed between key actors and initial public support will often be needed to kick-start investment in the necessary infrastructure.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
AHDB Beef and Lamb highlights Halal sector market opportunities
The importance of the Halal sector and the value it adds to the UK sheep meat sector is highlighted in a new publication.
Partner content
Environment
By University of Exeter
Report lays bare public priorities for the natural environment
Public views on the challenges facing policy and decision makers to manage the natural environment have been revealed in a major national public dialogue project.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
RVC Welsh Regional Veterinary Centre’s Dr Neil Paton elected as new BVA Welsh Branch President
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) Welsh Branch has elected Dr Neil Paton as its new President, to act as the principal representative of BVA Welsh Branch in relation to veterinary matters.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Vet Futures: pen your vision for a chance to win London Vet Show trip
Vet Futures is offering the chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to the London Vet Show (Olympia, 19-20 November) to the lucky winner of its Veterinary Vision essay competition.
Partner content
Environment
By Energy Saving Trust
Energy literacy warning as only 7% of young people understand bills
Young bill payers claim they do not fully understand their energy bill or the terms that describe how much energy they use, according to an Energy Saving Trust public opinion tracker UK:Pulse.
Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institution of Wastes Management
Resourcing the Future 2015 conference
New Defra resource minister to give keynote address at Resourcing the Future 2015 conference
Partner content
Environment
By Energy Technologies Institute
ETI seeks co-venturers to develop an investable concept for major new power generation capacity with Carbon Capture and Storage
ETI will invest up to 2m for early stage development of a power-with-CCS scheme which will take early advantage of new CCS infrastructure and help to deliver momentum into the next phase of CCS sector development
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS launches consultation on veterinary nurse day-one clinical skills
As part of a complete review of its day-one clinical skills for the practical training of veterinary nurses (VNs), the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is today launching a consultation on the proposed new skills list and would welcome comments on the revisions from veterinary nurses, veterinary surgeons and all those involved in veterinary nurse training and education.
Paul Flynn MP: Nuclear Power still enjoys undeserved wide support in the UK
Environment
By PoliticsHome
Paul Flynn MP: Nuclear Power still enjoys undeserved wide support in the UK
Labour's Newport West MP Paul Flynn writes ahead of his Westminster Hall debate on 'New nuclear power'
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA President welcomes new Veterinary Science Centre and surveillance innovation in Wales
John Blackwell, President of the BVA, today welcomed the new Veterinary Science Centre and innovations in disease surveillance in Wales. However, he also warned that local vets need to remain at the heart of official veterinarian services such as TB testing.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Places available at the RCVS Annual General Meeting and Awards Day
Veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses are invited to attend the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Annual General Meeting and Awards Day next month.
Navitus Bay offshore wind farm would 'desecrate Dorset’s beautiful coastline'
Environment
By Richard Drax MP
Navitus Bay offshore wind farm would 'desecrate Dorset’s beautiful coastline'
Dorset South MP Richard Drax writes ahead of his adjournment debate on the Navitus Bay Wind Farm, which could potentially be located only nine miles off the Dorset coast.
Partner content
Environment
By Woodland Trust
Time to nominate your country’s next Tree of the Year!
Woodland Trust looking for UKs best loved trees
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2023
London
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London
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Women into Leadership Liverpool
2024
Liverpool
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Unlocking the Senior Civil Service Online
2024
Online
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