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Chloe Dalton: 'Hares Are Emblematic Of The Character Of Our Country'
Chloe Dalton: "Hares Are Emblematic Of The Character Of Our Country"
Environment
A chance encounter with a wild hare changed Chloe Dalton’s life and inspired her to champion the campaign to give the species greater legal protection. Zoe Crowther speaks to the author and former political adviser about why a close hunting season for hares is long overdue
Douglas Lumsden: 'I Don't Care About Shadow Cabinet Positions'
Environment
Douglas Lumsden: "I Don't Care About Shadow Cabinet Positions"
The Choices Facing Burnham's Government On Water
Environment
The Choices Facing Burnham's Government On Water
'Status Quo Not An Option': Defra Secretary Hints At Action On Thames Water
Environment
"Status Quo Not An Option": Defra Secretary Hints At Action On Thames Water
Heatwaves Are Now Routine – So, How Are We Going To Adapt?
Environment
Heatwaves Are Now Routine – So, How Are We Going To Adapt?
Wildfires Didn't Get Proper Attention Until They Impacted The South, Says Labour MP
Environment
Wildfires Didn't Get Proper Attention Until They Impacted The South, Says Labour MP
Public Concern About Climate Change Rises After Summer Of Extreme Heat
Environment
Public Concern About Climate Change Rises After Summer Of Extreme Heat
Opinion
Scotland's heat transition is stalling – it needs a route that works for every home Partner content
Environment
By SGN
Scotland's heat transition is stalling – it needs a route that works for every home
Offshore wind needs an environmental evidence system built for the scale of the challenge Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Offshore wind needs an environmental evidence system built for the scale of the challenge
Cuts to aid are a national security risk
Environment
By Toby Perkins MP
Cuts to aid are a national security risk
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Burnham Faces Labour MP Resistance On Electoral Reform
Burnham Faces Labour MP Resistance On Electoral Reform
Political parties
Ed Davey Under Pressure To Raise Game As MPs Signal Leadership Tensions Aren’t Over
Ed Davey Under Pressure To Raise Game As MPs Signal Leadership Tensions Aren’t Over
Political parties
Union Urges PM Not To Cut Railway Jobs As Part Of Public Ownership Shift
Union Urges PM Not To Cut Railway Jobs As Part Of Public Ownership Shift
Transport
The Lib Dems are not cutting through
The Lib Dems are not cutting through
By Luke Tryl
Political parties
How data will unlock growth through AI in the UK economy Partner content
How data will unlock growth through AI in the UK economy
By Experian UK & Ireland
Economy
Green Party Explores Ways To Revisit Zionism Motion Ahead Of Spring Conference
Green Party Explores Ways To Revisit Zionism Motion Ahead Of Spring Conference
Political parties
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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 Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association reaction to the Government's Green Deal announcement
Amber Rudd has announced that the Government will stop any future funding to the Green Deal Finance Company, in effect scrapping the Green Deal and the Government will concentrate on working with the building industry and consumer groups on a new value-for-money approach.
Partner content
Environment
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF react to Green Deal funding decision
The Government announced last week that there will be no further funding to the Green Deal Finance Company, in a move to protect taxpayers.
Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola Enterprises brings recycling element to its ‘Happiness Pod’ summer tour
In a bid to boost recycling among consumers, Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd (CCE) has announced that this summers Coca-Cola Happiness Pod tour will be supported by an awareness initiative developed in partnership with Every Can Counts.
Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
BMAPA Publishes Regional Brochures on Geological Evolution of Local Coastlines
The British Marine Aggregate Producers Association has been working in partnership to produce a series of regional brochures to describe the geological evolution of local coastlines.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
New video highlights benefits of the Professional Development Phase
The benefits of the Professional Development Phase (PDP) and the support it provides for new veterinary graduates have been highlighted in a new video produced by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).
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Environment
By Federation of Master Builders
Demise of Green Deal leaves energy efficiency vacuum, warns FMB
The Government must set out a clear vision for what will replace the Green Deal following an announcement that the scheme has effectively been scrapped, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institution of Wastes Management
Further departmental budgets will impact on the waste and resource management sector, warns CIWM
Although they were expected, CIWM has expressed concern about the Chancellor's announcement yesterday of further budget cuts of up to 40% to unprotected government departments and the impact these could have on the waste and resource management industry.
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Environment
By Policy Connect
Policy Connect Announces re-launch of the All-Party Parliamentary Climate Change Group
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Environment
By Campaign to Protect Rural England
Government move to scrap zero carbon homes plan is huge missed opportunity
The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) was extremely disappointed to learn that the Government has decided to scrap plans to make sure all new homes (by 2016) and non-domestic buildings (by 2019) are carbon neutral.
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Environment
By British Gas
British Gas transforms thousands of homes in Solihull with £25 million scheme
Thousands of people in Solihull now have warmer and more energy efficient homes, after a 25 million project was completed by British Gas and Solihull Community Housing.
Partner content
Environment
By Innovate UK
British energy firms turning the tides with Canada
Five British companies are celebrating today after they have received grant funding from the Governments innovation experts at Innovate UK to develop tidal energy projects with Canadian businesses and universities.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
AHDB Beef Lamb publishes latest yearbook
The latest AHDB Cattle and Sheep Yearbook has been published giving a summary of full-year production levels in the UK along with a range of other industry statistics.
Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
MPA Calls for More Effective Safeguarding of Mineral Resources, Wharves, Rail Depots and Added Value Activities
Minerals are the biggest material flow in the UK economy it is essential to safeguard them and their means of their supply, so that they can be supplied responsibly in years to come in a way which supports sustainable development.
Safety is an 'afterthought' for Tory fracking ambitions
Environment
By Caroline Flint
Safety is an 'afterthought' for Tory fracking ambitions
Caroline Flint MP rails against the 'Government u-turn' on fracking regulations, saying the UK should not go ahead with shale gas extraction until it can do so at the lowest possible risk to environment and public health.
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Environment
By Woodland Trust
Government defines Protected Areas for shale developments -Woodland Trust responds
With this, the Government has, yet again, ignored the need to better protect ancient woodland by refusing to name it as part of protected areas where fracking will not be allowed to take place, says Woodland Trust
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Environment
By Woodland Trust
Government defines areas excluded from fracking - and doesn't include ancient woodland
Areas to be excluded from underground fracking activities have been set out by the Government today, through draft regulations that define the protected areas in which fracking will be prohibited.
Concrete Gravity Foundations UK manufactured, cost-effective solution for Offshore Wind Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
Concrete Gravity Foundations UK manufactured, cost-effective solution for Offshore Wind
A number of independent reports have stated that there are significant benefits to be gained from using concrete gravity bases; in construction, installation and in use.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Over 800 RVNs asked to submit their CPD records
Last week the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) wrote to more than 800 registered veterinary nurses asking them to submit their continuing professional development (CPD) records in order to monitor compliance with their professional obligation to undertake CPD.
Partner content
Environment
By British Gas
British Gas to cut gas prices by 5%
British Gas is to reduce household gas prices by 5%, cutting annual energy bills on average by 35.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Beefing up cattle genetic selection
AHDB Beef Lamb is seeking to recruit commercial beef units to take part in a landmark project to drive forward the genetic selection of beef cattle for feed use efficiency.
Gov't zero carbon homes decision hurts construction and environment, says GGF Partner content
Environment
By Glass and Glazing Federation
Gov't zero carbon homes decision hurts construction and environment, says GGF
In reaction to the Government's announcement to scrap the zero carbon homes target, the Glass and Glazing Federation says the move will'not [help]construction or the environment in any way.'
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Environment
By NOAH
Details of breach of NOAH Code on promotion by MSD Animal Health now available
At its meeting in June 2015, the NOAH Code of Practice Committee heard one case where MSD Animal Health was found to be in breach of 6 of the 8 items under complaint; 3 by concession of the Respondent and 3 by adjudication by the Committee.
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS Day: a year of continuing improvement, an honour fit for a Lord and a vision of how vets can lead the way
A year of continuous improvement was promised by Dr Bradley Viner following his investiture as President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) for 2015/16 at RCVS Day the Colleges Annual General Meeting and Awards Day held on Friday 10 July at the Institution of Civil Engineers in Westminster.
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Environment
By Federation of Master Builders
Common sense on zero carbon will boost housing supply, says FMB
The Governments decision to remove unnecessary zero carbon standards for new homes will boost the supply of housing via small and medium-sized (SME) house builders, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
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