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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
Environment news
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 ETI
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 ETI
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.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Beef and lamb to take centre stage in Thailand
Beef and lamb will next week be the centre of attention at a celebratory dinner in Thailand to help mark the UK gaining export access to the market.
Partner content
Environment
By ETI
ETI to test innovative software package to design cost-effective and future proof local energy systems with three local authorities
ETI working in partnership with local authorities to create location specific smart energy systems to meet their requirements
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
EBLEX assurance scheme celebrated by Michelin-starred chef
Michelin-starred chef Nigel Haworth has highlighted the importance of the Quality Standard Mark (QSM) assurance scheme for providing transparency for the quality and provenance of beef and lamb.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA looks forward to Officially Brucellosis Free EU declaration for Northern Ireland
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and its Northern Ireland Branch have welcomed the announcement today that Stormonts Department of Agriculture is to apply to the European Union for Northern Ireland cattle to be declared free of the disease brucellosis.
Partner content
Environment
By WWF
Treasury gets gold star for timber procurement whilst Education must try harder.
A report by WWF has found that the Treasury is the best performing department for implementing the governments timber procurement policy designed to help the government avoid purchasing illegally or unsustainably logged timber.
Partner content
Environment
By Woodland Trust
Government ignores evidence and rejects CLG Committee recommendation to strengthen ancient woodland protection despite 500 currently threatened
This afternoon the Government has disregarded recommendations made by the Communities and Local Government Select Committee to strengthen protection for ancient woodland within the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
Air care Partner content
Environment
By European Parliament
Air care
Conservative MEP Julie Girling sets out how she is pushing the clean air agenda in Brussels.  
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA calls on Government to end non-stun slaughter following Parliamentary debate
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for the Government to make ending of non-stun slaughter a priority, following a Parliamentary debate on an e-petition relating to ending non-stun slaughter to promote animal welfare that took place in Westminster Hall in Parliament this week.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS and VN Councils elections 2015: quiz the candidates
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced the candidates standing in the RCVS Council and Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council elections this year and is inviting veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to put their questions to them directly.
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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