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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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Diane Abbott MP: Dramatic action is necessary to tackle London’s lethal air
Environment
By PoliticsHome
Diane Abbott MP: Dramatic action is necessary to tackle London’s lethal air
Labour's London Mayoral contender Diane Abbott writes ahead of her Westminster Hall debate on Air pollution in London.
HBA sees VAT ruling as retrograde step Partner content
Environment
By National Federation of Builders
HBA sees VAT ruling as retrograde step
The House Builders Association comments on last week's ruling on VAT reductions by the European Court of Justice.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
ADHB support national BVD elimination
AHDB is backing a major cattle industry initiative to help eliminate bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) by extending the existing BVD Free programme in England.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
AHDB to lead new crop nutrition manual (RB209)
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is leading a new consortium of partners in a flagship industry project to bring the very latest in nutrient research to UK farmers.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
More than 300 vets removed from the Register for non-payment of fees
On 1 June 2015, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) removed 372 veterinary surgeons from the Register for non-payment of their annual renewal fee.
Partner content
Environment
By Energy Saving Trust
EST reaction to European Court of Justice ruling on energy saving products
David Weatherall, Energy Saving Trust policy expert, comments on the EU ruling
Partner content
Environment
By Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald designing Stonehaven flood protection scheme
Mott MacDonald is designing a 15 million flood protection scheme in Stonehaven, UK on behalf of Aberdeenshire Council.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS advice service trials extended opening hours
As of today (Thursday 4 June 2015) the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Professional Standards Advice Team will be trialling extended hours, meaning that a member of staff will be available to answer calls about the Code of Professional Conduct and its supporting guidance until 7pm.
Partner content
Environment
By Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald and GSI make the case for building climate resilience
Mott MacDonald and Anglia Ruskin Universitys Global Sustainability Institute (GSI) have published a report making clear that building climate resilience is essential to future business survival and that doing so will also bring commercial opportunity.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
June heatwave: BVA reveals half of UK vets treated pets for heat-related conditions last summer
As forecasters predict a heatwave in the first week in June, vets are warning that pets can struggle as the temperature rises.
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Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Convenience store focus for EBLEX report
Developing specific beef and lamb product ranges could help convenience stores meet increasing consumer demand, according to EBLEX.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Webinar to give update on the revised Practice Standards Scheme
Upcoming changes to the Practice Standards Scheme will be the focus of a webinar from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in June.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Livestock sectors urged to have their say on centre of excellence
The Centre for Innovation Excellence in Livestock (CIEL) is a step closer to becoming reality following confirmation that the bid has reached formal interview stage.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA responds to Defra decision on controlled shooting in pilot badger culls
Responding to comments by Defra Minister George Eustice that the badger cull pilots in Somerset and Gloucestershire will be completed using both controlled shooting and cage trapping and shooting
Partner content
Environment
By Energy Technologies Institute
E4tech to lead consortium on ETI project assessing the impact of biomass pre-processing options
The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) has selected E4tech to lead a consortium that will deliver the latest project in its bioenergy programme a techno-economic assessment of biomass pre-processing.
Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institution of Wastes Management
Queen’s Speech: Underplay Of Sustainability Issues “Disappointing”
The Institute of Environmental Management Assessment (IEMA) has said that Government has far to go in developing its thinking to maximise opportunities to create the right environment for the UK to fully transition to a sustainable economy, following a disappointing opening of Parliament today.
Partner content
Environment
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Energy Bill: energy efficiency is the only measure that tackles all three aspects of the energy ‘trilemma’
The Energy Bill was announced as part todays Queens Speech.
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Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Strong future predicted for West Country Beef and Lamb
West Country Beef and Lamb bearing the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) banner has a bright future ahead after establishing itself as a premium market product, according to Meat South West (MSW).
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.
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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.
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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.
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Starmer: One Year On
2025
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Starmer: One Year On
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
2025
Portcullis House
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025