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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
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
An official register of fire safety certificates will protect homeowners from bad actors
Environment
By Matt Western MP
An official register of fire safety certificates will protect homeowners from bad actors
Opinion
Rural regions deserve just as much of a voice as urban ones, and they have just as much to offer
Environment
By David Skaith
Rural regions deserve just as much of a voice as urban ones, and they have just as much to offer
Bringing in visitors to see the beauty of the East Midlands is key to boosting our economy
Environment
By Claire Ward
Bringing in visitors to see the beauty of the East Midlands is key to boosting our economy
Underneath the North York Moors lies a wonder-mineral that could prove invaluable to our economy
Environment
By Alison Hume
Underneath the North York Moors lies a wonder-mineral that could prove invaluable to our economy
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Tory MPs On Lib Dem Defection Watch
Tory MPs On Lib Dem Defection Watch
Political parties
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025 ##sash##
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
Energy
Weight loss drugs: weight regain is inevitable Partner content
Weight loss drugs: weight regain is inevitable
By Slimming World
Health
New Labour MPs Demand Better Paternity Leave for Parliamentary Staff
New Labour MPs Demand Better Paternity Leave for Parliamentary Staff
Social affairs
Liverpool Labour MPs Grow Restless Over Hillsborough Law Delay
Liverpool Labour MPs Grow Restless Over Hillsborough Law Delay
Communities
London Labour MPs Urge Rachel Reeves To Not Deal The Capital A 'Major Blow' In Her Spending Review
London Labour MPs Urge Rachel Reeves To Not Deal The Capital A "Major Blow" In Her Spending Review
Communities
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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
Environment news
Partner content
Environment
By Energy Technologies Institute
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.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Guidance to help employers stay legal when sending veterinary staff to farms
To support veterinary employers, employees and farmers to achieve better safety when working together on farms the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has produced guidance to help all parties understand their share of legal responsibility.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Crufts special: Vets’ top six priorities for happy, healthy dogs
A survey carried out by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has identified the top six factors that vets believe would impact dogs health and welfare.
Inspiring sustainable soft drink choices Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Inspiring sustainable soft drink choices
Leendert den Hollander, General Manager of Coca-Cola Enterprises GB (CCE), sets out the company’s commitment to inspire sustainable soft drinks choices.
Partner content
Environment
By Mott MacDonald
First offshore wind farm in the USA achieves financial close
Block Island wind farm, the first offshore development in the USA, has successfully reached financial close. Mott MacDonald was lenders technical advisor during the projects due diligence phase and is now monitoring construction as independent engineer in an ongoing role.
Partner content
Environment
By Energy Technologies Institute
Partners sought for ETI project to determine the market frameworks and integrated system to deliver a cost-effective UK energy system for low carbon vehicles
Partners sought for ETI project to determine the market frameworks and integrated system to deliver a cost-effective UK energy system for low carbon vehicles
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA welcomes Scottish Government’s introduction of compulsory microchipping for dogs
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and its Scottish Branch welcome the announcement from Richard Lochhead, Rural Affairs Secretary, that compulsory microchipping for all dogs will be introduced in Scotland from April 2016.
Partner content
Environment
By WWF
Forest reception tackles timber trade and deforestation
Almost 200 people filled the Terrace Pavilion at the House of Commons yesterday for a forest-themed reception as part of WWFs Forest Campaign.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
New BVA Council representatives elected
New British Veterinary Association (BVA) Council representatives have been elected for Scotland and the South-West and North-West regions.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
EBLEX event to focus on Halal sector
Opportunities and challenges facing the Halal sector will this month come under the spotlight at an event in Warwickshire.
Partner content
Environment
By Energy Technologies Institute
ETI highlights possible options, choices and actions involved in a UK transition to a low carbon energy system
ETI publishes scenarios depicting a low carbon energy system transition
We must protect our food-growing land
Environment
By Kerry McCarthy MP
We must protect our food-growing land
Labour MP for Bristol East, Kerry McCarthy sets the context for her Westminster Hall debate today; the threat to an award winning food growing project in her constituency
Race against time to protect endangered species
Environment
By Norman Baker
Race against time to protect endangered species
Former Lib Dem Minister Norman Baker has an Adjournment Debate in parliament today to warn about the threat of extinction hanging over so many species of animals
Partner content
Environment
By WWF
All political parties must give a lead on the environment
WWF-UK has called on all political parties to take a strong leadership role in ensuring that the environment is a key consideration in policy making.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA and ITN Productions launch ‘Veterinary Vision’
In an exciting communications partnership, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and ITN Productions are producing a news and current affairs-style programme on the veterinary profession focusing on the trends and innovations that will shape its future.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA and ITN Productions launch ‘Veterinary Vision’
In an exciting communications partnership, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and ITN Productions are producing a news and current affairs-style programme on the veterinary profession focusing on the trends and innovations that will shape its future.
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Starmer: One Year On
2025
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
2025
Portcullis House
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025