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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
It’s time to double down on net-zero
Environment
By Alex Sobel MP
It’s time to double down on net-zero
Unleashing climate tech to achieve labour’s net-zero goals
Environment
By Steve Race MP
Unleashing climate tech to achieve labour’s net-zero goals
The future of haulage is here: it’s time for a zero-emission mandate for HGVs Partner content
Environment
By Transport & Environment
The future of haulage is here: it’s time for a zero-emission mandate for HGVs
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Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence
Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence
Defence
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025 ##sash##
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
Energy
How No 10 Sleepwalked Into A Welfare Crisis
How No 10 Sleepwalked Into A Welfare Crisis
Political parties
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
By Emma Lewell MP
Health
Recipes for disaster: Gordon Brown’s sushi
Recipes for disaster: Gordon Brown’s sushi
By Robert Hutton
Political parties
Starmer: One Year On ##sash##
Starmer: One Year On
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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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Environment
By British Gas
British Gas brings to life the wonder of a warm and working home in new winter campaign
The British Gas Warm Working campaign was launched today (Sunday 20th September) during ITVs X Factor (London) and Downton Abbey (rest of UK) ad breaks.
Partner content
Environment
By Nuclear Industry Association
NIA welcomes Chancellor’s civil nuclear commitment
The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) welcomes the Governments support for the Hinkley Point C project as a major step in securing a Final Investment Decision.
British vets launch LGBT group Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
British vets launch LGBT group
British vets have announced the formation of a new LGBT group which will meet at the British Veterinary Association headquarters in London at the end of September.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Vets come together to support LGBT colleagues
Vets across the country are coming together to back a new initiative that will support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender colleagues in the veterinary professions and provide a support network promoting fairness and equality for all.
Replace Britain’s rural boilers to offset energy efficiency funding cuts, urges UKLPG Partner content
Environment
By Calor Gas
Replace Britain’s rural boilers to offset energy efficiency funding cuts, urges UKLPG
Britain’s ageing, rural boilers must be replaced in order to improve energy efficiency, according to industry experts.
Partner content
Environment
By Campaign to Protect Rural England
Ministerial support for Our Green Belt campaign
Housing and Planning Minister Brandon Lewis has responded to our letter marking the 60th anniversary of the Green Belt, recognising the support for the Green Belt shown in our survey, and emphasising the Governments commitment to protecting Green Belt.
Partner content
Environment
By Calor Gas
Replace Britain’s rural boilers to boost household energy efficiency, urges UKLPG
Following announcements that the government is set to make substantial cuts to household energy efficiency funding, LP Gas trade association, UKLPG, is urging ministers to consider a future rural boiler replacement programme following Parliaments return from recess this week.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS consults the profession on competences for recent graduates
This week the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has launched a consultation asking members of the profession for their views on a new set of Year-One Competences the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours that the College believes a veterinary surgeon should possess on the completion of the Professional Development Phase (PDP).
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Vets and farmers play a key role in achieving Northern Ireland Brucellosis free status
Following the EU declaration that Northern Ireland is Officially Brucellosis Free (OBF) (9 September) the British Veterinary Association and BVA Northern Ireland Branch commend the hard work of farmers, ministers and local vets in eradicating this disease affecting both animals and humans from Northern Ireland.
Partner content
Environment
By Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald designing £19 million Sheffield Lower Don Valley flood defence project, UK
Mott MacDonald has begun design work on the Sheffield Lower Don Valley flood defence project, one of the largest flood protection schemes in the UK.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
National advertising campaign to promote lamb and beef
A new 1 million TV and online advertising campaign is being launched this autumn to promote Quality Standard Mark (QSM) and Red Tractor lamb and beef.
Partner content
Environment
By Energy Technologies Institute
Importance of innovation to help the UK meet its carbon targets highlighted in new ETI report
The UK needs innovation to help meet its carbon targets, but successful low carbon innovation should not just focus on technological breakthroughs, according to a new report by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI).
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Environment
By Energy Technologies Institute
ETI appoints TRL to lead integrated energy and transport project to encourage wider adoption of plug-in vehicles
The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) has appointed TRL, the UKs Transport Research Laboratory, to lead its Consumers, Vehicles and Energy Integration (CVEI) project
Partner content
Environment
By Woodland Trust
Help the Woodland Trust track autumn’s arrival across the UK
The Woodland Trust is looking for signs of autumn from people acrossthe countryas it tracks the arrival of the season on its Natures Calendar survey.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
New steak guide aims to revolutionise menus
A new guide to help chefs and foodservice operators maximise their profits from a range of steak cuts and provide menu inspiration has been developed by AHDB Beef Lamb.
Partner content
Environment
By Woodland Trust
Sweet scented poo confirms presence of pine martens at Glen Devon Woodlands
Droppings with the tell-tale scent of Parma violets have confirmed the presence of pine martens within a large new native woodland.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
AHDB autumn beef and lamb promotion campaign ‘will launch in October’
A 1.6 million autumn promotional campaign for beef and lamb cuts will be launched next month, following approval from Ministers on Monday.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
International spotlight for AHDB Beef Lamb
Quality Standard Mark (QSM) beef and lamb will next month take centre stage in front of a global audience at the foremost industry event of 2015.
Woods, trees and the 2015 Spending Review Partner content
Environment
By Woodland Trust
Woods, trees and the 2015 Spending Review
Head of Government Affairs at the Woodland Trust expresses concerns over 'eye-watering cuts' of 25 - 40% sought from ‘unprotected’ departments such as Defra & DECC in the Spending Review and calls for additional funding to go into UK woodland creation.
Partner content
Environment
By GMB
GMB call on MPs to force Government to halt plans for Chinese nuclear reactor in Essex linked to funding Hinkley and Sizewell
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority should be re-tasked and renamed the Nuclear Development Authority and be given authority to borrow money to partner EDF in Hinkley and Sizewell says GMB.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Vet Futures: How can we increase the number of veterinary nurses entering and staying within the profession? asks Vet Futures guest blogger
Where are all the veterinary nurses? is the opening gambit of the September 2015 Vet Futures guest blog, which examines the current undersupply of veterinary nurses in the industry and examines what more can be done to increase the number of students and retain experienced nurses.
Partner content
Environment
By Woodland Trust
New homes for wildlife at Bellsquarry Wood
Birds, bats and bugs are benefiting from brand new homes in Bellsquarry Wood in Livingston.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Conference spotlight on worldwide demand for beef and lamb
Increasing the global demand for beef and lamb will be the focus of this years AHDB Beef Lamb Annual Conference.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
AHDB Beef Lamb Acting Chair appointed
Gill Fine,theindependent member on the AHDB Beef Lamb Sector Board, hasbeen appointedas the Acting Chair with immediate effect.
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Starmer: One Year On
2025
Online
Starmer: One Year On
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
2025
Portcullis House
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025