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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
Parliament's People Awards ##sash##
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 Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
New video sets out how the RCVS benefits animals and the public
A new video released by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) sets out how the Colleges activities benefit animal and public welfare by helping to make the profession the best it can be.
Government Failing to Support Off-Mains Households Partner content
Environment
By Calor Gas
Government Failing to Support Off-Mains Households
Stockton North MP Alex Cunningham argues that the Government has failed households not connected to the mains gas supply. There are 3,000 of these properties in his own borough
Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
CIEH partners with Develop Training to offer new branded legionella assessments to employers and facilities managers.
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), is working with leading provider Develop Training to bring a new legionella assessment to employers, an assessment that meet the very high standards of the national Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Vet Futures roadshows – join the debate where you live
Vet Futures will be hitting the road over April, May and June with a series of regional events in which vets, veterinary nurses and other members of the practice team will be encouraged to give their views about where the profession is heading.
WWF calls on Osborne to drive the transition to a sustainable economy Partner content
Environment
By WWF
WWF calls on Osborne to drive the transition to a sustainable economy
WWF-UK calls on the Chancellor to drive the transition to a sustainable economy in tomorrow's Budget
Partner content
Environment
By Campaign to Protect Rural England
CPRE Pre-Budget Briefing
CPRE has published a summary of views on and hopes for the last Budget of the current parliament tomorrow. The Government has recently made a number of high-profile policy announcements on core CPRE issues such as brownfield housing zones and a cycling and walking strategy but there are hopes that the Government will look to introduce further measures before the election.
Partner content
Environment
By ETI
ETI report shows building 10 GW scale CCS sector by 2030 is feasible affordable
The UK can build 10 GW of carbon capture and storage by 2030, cutting the costs of meeting carbon targets and safeguarding jobs in key energy-intensive industries
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
EBLEX adds to ranks of assurance scheme team
The EBLEX Quality Standard Mark (QSM) scheme has boosted its team with the appointment of Deanna Girgan.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
College welcomes more than 500 new Advanced Practitioners
More than 500 veterinary surgeons have successfully applied to join the first ever cohort of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Advanced Practitioners a status which recognises those who have advanced qualifications and experience in a designated area.
Energy proficiency: UK must act to reduce carbon emissions Partner content
Environment
By Energy Technologies Institute
Energy proficiency: UK must act to reduce carbon emissions
Strategy Development Director at the Energy Technologies Institute, Jo Coleman addresses the challenges of increasing energy efficiency in the UK
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
March 2015 RCVS Council decision summary
At its meeting on Thursday 5 March the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council agreed a number of decisions including allowing the use of the courtesy title Doctor for veterinary surgeons and setting up a panel to look into changes to the Colleges governance structure.
Partner content
Environment
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
IET responds to House of Lords Science and Technology Committee report on Resilience of the Electricity System
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has responded to todays report, which sets out very clearly the steps required to deliver a resilient electricity system during the massive changes taking place as the UK makes the transition to low carbon energy.
Partner content
Environment
By British Gas
British Gas leads the way to design high quality apprenticeships
British Gas is delighted to be leading the development groups for new Trailblazer Apprenticeship Standards for Gas Service Engineer and Smart Meter Installer, in line with the governments Implementation Plan for Apprenticeships.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS President runs marathon for mental health
President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and Principal of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), Professor Stuart Reid, is running the Virgin Money London Marathon on 26 April, in aid of the RVC Animal Care Trust, the Veterinary Benevolent Fund (VBF) and Mind.
Partner content
Environment
By Campaign to Protect Rural England
Brownfield regeneration must be backed by better policy
CPRE paper illustrates we can do much more to ensure the highest quality housing development on brownfield land
Partner content
Environment
By ETI
Bioenergy has the potential to help secure UK energy supplies, mitigate climate change, and create significant green growth opportunities if deployed effectively – ETI report
Bioenergy has the potential to help secure UK energy supplies, mitigate climate change, and create significant green growth opportunities if deployed effectively, according to a new report from the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI).
Partner content
Environment
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF welcomes Green Deal Review
The Energy SecretaryEd Davey spoke at the Ecobuild Exhibition in London on 4th March and highlighted that:
Partner content
Environment
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF attends energy policy post election debate
On 2 March, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) visited the House of Commons for a debate entitled Energy policy after the General Election: Priorities for the next Government.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Women in the meat industry get motivational boost from World Cup winner
England womens rugby captain Katy Mclean MBE proved to be an inspirational speaker at the first seminar for women in the meat industry last week.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
EBLEX to deliver a masterclass in meat science
People working in the meat industry will have the opportunity to improve their technical knowledge thanks to a new training course developed by EBLEX.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
UK veterinary surgeons to use courtesy ‘Doctor’ title
Veterinary surgeons in the UK have been given permission to use the courtesy title Doctor, following a decision made by the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) yesterday.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Hundreds celebrate new Royal Charter at House of Commons
Veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, Members of Parliament and Peers of the House of Lords were among those who gathered in the Members Dining Room of the House of Commons on Wednesday 4 March to celebrate the introduction of the new Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Partner content
Environment
By Blue Cross
Employees sick as a dog? A four-legged friend could help
Having well behaved pets in the workplace would lead to employees taking less days off sick, according to over 70% of healthcare professionals surveyed by Blue Cross pet charity.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA welcomes RCVS decision on vets’ use of ‘Doctor’ title
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) today welcomed the decision by the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to permit veterinary surgeons in the UK to use the courtesy title Doctor.
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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