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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
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
After the Industrial Strategy: decarbonisation, not deindustrialisation? Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
After the Industrial Strategy: decarbonisation, not deindustrialisation?
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Nigel Farage Says He Would Renegotiate The Good Friday Agreement To Stop Small Boats
Nigel Farage Says He Would Renegotiate The Good Friday Agreement To Stop Small Boats
Foreign affairs
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference ##sash##
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
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Parliament's People Awards
MPs Are Divided Over Whether They Should Use AI To Do Their Jobs
MPs Are Divided Over Whether They Should Use AI To Do Their Jobs
Parliament
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference ##sash##
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
I use AI as an MP – and I’m not apologising for it
I use AI as an MP – and I’m not apologising for it
By Mike Reader MP
Parliament
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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 University of Exeter
Pesticide study shows that sexual conflict can maintain genetic variation
New research from the University of Exeter has shown that the sexually antagonistic gene for resistance to the pesticide DDT, which increases fitness in female flies but simultaneously decreases fitness in male flies, helps to maintain genetic variation.
Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Scottish Government backs more consistent recycling collections
It has been announced that the Scottish Government is due to back more consistent household recycling schemes, through a zero waste taskforce in partnership with COSLA.
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.
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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