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Government Urged To Boost Support For Killing 'Menace' Grey Squirrels
Government Urged To Boost Support For Killing "Menace" Grey Squirrels
Environment
A group of Tory MPs are calling on the government to increase the grants provided to landowners to trap and cull grey squirrels, and further support other methods of squirrel population control to protect the "precious" native red squirrel.
Tory MP Urges People To 'Think Carefully' Before Buying Puppies
Environment
Tory MP Urges People To "Think Carefully" Before Buying Puppies
Environmental Leaders Are Confident About Labour's Green Agenda
Environment
Environmental Leaders Are Confident About Labour's Green Agenda
Rural Voters Feel Labour Doesn’t 'Get' Them, Says Shadow Environment Secretary
Environment
Rural Voters Feel Labour Doesn’t "Get" Them, Says Shadow Environment Secretary
Iceland Boss Accuses Rishi Sunak Of 'Neo-Trumpian' Climate Politics
Environment
Iceland Boss Accuses Rishi Sunak Of "Neo-Trumpian" Climate Politics
Environment Watchdog Has Financial Interest In Companies It Regulates
Environment
Environment Watchdog Has Financial Interest In Companies It Regulates
Lib Dems Are On Labour's Case To Make Water Companies Not-For-Profit Community Projects
Environment
Lib Dems Are On Labour's Case To Make Water Companies Not-For-Profit Community Projects
The House Live
Thames Water is collapsing – there’s only one way to save it
Environment
By Barry Gardiner MP
Thames Water is collapsing – there’s only one way to save it
Air pollution is hitting minority ethnic and low income communities hardest
Environment
By L'Myah Sherae and Lord Woolley
Air pollution is hitting minority ethnic and low income communities hardest
Ethical and sustainable conservation can’t be achieved with endangered animals in hunters’ cross-hairs Partner content
Environment
By Humane Society International UK
Ethical and sustainable conservation can’t be achieved with endangered animals in hunters’ cross-hairs
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Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Communities
New Football Law “Could Risk World Cup and Champions League Participation”
New Football Law “Could Risk World Cup and Champions League Participation”
Culture
Truancy trials – meet the parents hit by the single justice procedure
Truancy trials – meet the parents hit by the single justice procedure
By Andrew Kersley
Education
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The Minette Batters interview: 'I’m fed up with agriculture being deemed low-skilled, low-paid'
Environment
By Tali Fraser
The Minette Batters interview: 'I’m fed up with agriculture being deemed low-skilled, low-paid'
Brexit thrust farmers into the centre of political debate for the first time in generations. Minette Batters tells Tali Fraser what it’s been like to be in the eye of the ‘tornado’
Steve Reed interview: 'There’s a definite perception Labour doesn’t get rural voters'
Environment
By Sienna Rodgers
Steve Reed interview: 'There’s a definite perception Labour doesn’t get rural voters'
Shadow Defra secretary Steve Reed talks to Sienna Rodgers about Labour’s drive to win back rural voters, how the party plans to show respect for the countryside, and his recipe for the perfect roast potato
Rural Voters Feel Labour Doesn’t 'Get' Them, Says Shadow Environment Secretary
Environment
Rural Voters Feel Labour Doesn’t "Get" Them, Says Shadow Environment Secretary
Rural voters feel the Labour Party does not "get" them, shadow environment, food and rural affairs secretary Steve Reed has said in an interview with The House magazine.
Environment news
Partner content
Environment
By Woodland Trust
Queen's Speech: Woodland Trust calls for swift action on natural environment
The Woodland Trust is calling for swift action on measures to protect and enhance the countrys natural environment despite the lack of legislation brought forward on the subject in the Queens Speech at the State Opening of Parliament this morning.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS launches recruitment process for new Practice Standards Scheme Assessors
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has launched the recruitment process for new Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) Assessors, ahead of the Schemes relaunch in November this year.
Bill to protect ‘veterinary nurse’ title welcomed by industry Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
British Veterinary Association
Bill to protect ‘veterinary nurse’ title welcomed by industry
A Private Members’ Bill to the House of Lords which would legally protect the title ‘veterinary nurse’ has been submitted by Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Council member Professor the Lord Trees.
Ideal Queen's Speech: Prioritise pet health and welfare over profit Partner content
Environment
By Blue Cross
Ideal Queen's Speech: Prioritise pet health and welfare over profit
Blue Cross has been dedicated to helping sick, injured and homeless pets since 1897. It sets out how the Government can act to improve animal welfare immediately.
Partner content
Environment
By University of Exeter
Climate engineering may save coral reefs, study shows
Geoengineering of the climate may be the only way to save coral reefs from mass bleaching, according to new research.
Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
PRECAST2015 Showcases the Best to the Precast Concrete Industry
The UKs biggest precast concrete event took place yesterday on 21 May 2015 at Leicester Tigers Stadium.
Ideal Queen's Speech: Older people should not have to choose between pets and housing Partner content
Environment
By NOAH
Ideal Queen's Speech: Older people should not have to choose between pets and housing
Ahead of next week's Queen's Speech, the National Office of Animal Health calls for legislation preventing older people being forced to give up their pets.
Ideal Queen's Speech: Prepare now for a low carbon energy system Partner content
Environment
By Energy Technologies Institute
Ideal Queen's Speech: Prepare now for a low carbon energy system
Ahead of the Queen's Speech, the Energy Technologies Institute calls for the introduction of an Energy Transition Bill.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
94% of British public says “We trust you, you’re a vet”
A national opinion poll by ICM of more than 2,000 members of the public has found that 94% of the general public trusts the veterinary profession generally or completely.
Partner content
Environment
By Innovate UK
British low carbon vehicle excellence showcased in Japan
Seven UK-based automotive businesses that have won funding from Innovate UK, the UKs innovation experts, have headed to Japan to exhibit low carbon technology at the prestigious Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE) Engineering Conference 2015.
Partner content
Environment
By Energy Technologies Institute
ETI appoints Pale Blue Dot Energy consortium to deliver a new CCS storage appraisal project funded by DECC
The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) has selected a consortium led by Aberdeen-based consultancy Pale Blue Dot Energy to deliver a project which will identify the next phase of sites deep under the seabed in UK waters to store CO2 emissions from coal and gas power stations and heavy industry plants.
Underground hydrogen gas storage could help meet UK’s growing energy demand, new report finds Partner content
Environment
By Energy Technologies Institute
Underground hydrogen gas storage could help meet UK’s growing energy demand, new report finds
Storing hydrogen underground and converting it into a reliable, affordable, flexible power source could help to meet the UK’s growing energy demands in the future, according to a new report by the Energy Technologies Institute.  
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Protection for veterinary nurse title will recognise their unique contribution BVA says
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the Veterinary Nurses (Protection of Title) Bill, submitted to the House of Lords by Professor the Lord Trees, Council Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), as a fantastic step in recognising the unique contributions of veterinary nurses.
Partner content
Environment
By Energy Technologies Institute
Storing hydrogen underground in salt caverns and converting it into a reliable, affordable, flexible power source could help meet future UK peak energy demands, according to the ETI
Storing hydrogen deep underground in salt caverns and converting it into a reliable, affordable, flexible power source could help meet the UKs future peak energy and load following demands, according to a new report published by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI).
Ideal Queen’s Speech: Must include ‘pledge to reduce transport emissions’ Partner content
Environment
By Calor Gas
Ideal Queen’s Speech: Must include ‘pledge to reduce transport emissions’
Ahead of next week’s Queen’s Speech, Calor Gas explains why a bill to improve the UK’s air quality is desperately needed.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Meat conference to explore new export opportunities
Red meat export growth amid supply chain constraints and trade challenges will be in the spotlight next month at a major industry conference.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Peer submits ‘Veterinary Nurses (Protection of Title) Bill’ to House of Lords
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council member Professor the Lord Trees has submitted a Private Members Bill to the House of Lords which would legally protect the title veterinary nurse.
Partner content
Environment
By University of Exeter
Study highlights ways to boost weather and climate predictions
Long range weather forecasts and climate change projections could be significantly boosted by advances in our understanding of the relationship between layers of the Earths atmosphere - the stratosphere and troposphere.
Partner content
Environment
By Electrical Safety First
Government’s Recall Review – Electrical Safety First Responds
Responding to the Governments Review of the UKs System for the Recall of Unsafe Products, Electrical Safety First has highlighted the need for a more robust system of recalls and urgent action to increase consumer understanding of risk.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Grace Webster takes reins as new British Veterinary Association Scottish Branch President
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) Scottish Branch has elected Grace Webster as its new President.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Grace Webster takes reins as new British Veterinary Association Scottish Branch President
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) Scottish Branch has elected Grace Webster as its new President.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
British butchers in training for Tri-Nations contest
A group of top British butchers have been sharpening their skills ahead of this years Tri-Nations Butchers Challenge.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS rated one of the best places to work in national staff engagement awards
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has been recognised as one of the best places to work in the country following a staff engagement survey carried out last year.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA President celebrates Scotland’s animal welfare successes but warns of challenges ahead
John Blackwell, President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA), praised Scotland for leading the way in many areas of animal welfare but also warned there are challenges ahead for the Scottish Government and vets in Scotland.
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After the election: what can the civil service expect from a new administration?
2024
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After the election: what can the civil service expect from a new administration?
The road to proactive government
2024
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The road to proactive government
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
2024
Online
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
Net Zero Week 2024
2024
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Net Zero Week 2024