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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
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Debit cards now accepted for vet annual renewal fee payments
This year, for the first time, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be accepting debit card payments from veterinary surgeons who are renewing their registration.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA welcomes Welsh Government’s clarification on timetable for dog microchipping
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and its Welsh Branch welcome the announcement from Rebecca Evans, Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, that clarifies the Welsh Governments timetable for the introduction of compulsory microchipping for dogs in Wales
Consumers need action now on energy market
Environment
By Caroline Flint
Consumers need action now on energy market
After the Competition and Markets Authority found loyal customers were routinely being charged more by energy companies, Shadow Energy Secretary Caroline Flint says it is time for "radical action". 
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA responds to OV tender result in England
The Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) has today confirmed the award of contracts to five regional Delivery Partners in England to deliver bovine TB testing and other Official Veterinarian (OV) services.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
New kids on the block? Vets issue ‘must-know’ facts on keeping goats as Chinese Year of the Goat starts
As Chinese New Year on Thursday (19 February 2015) ushers in the Year of the Goat, leading veterinary experts have issued some surprising facts and must-know advice to goat lovers and keepers in the UK.
Partner content
Environment
By Energy Technologies Institute
Forest Research E.ON to lead ETI project on characterising UK grown bioenergy feedstocks
Forest Research E.ON chosen to deliver latest ETI bioenergy project Research project will investigate the variability of UK-produced biomassproperties Project involves the sampling and analysis of different types of UK-produced biomass
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
New Royal Charter comes into effect
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) new Royal Charter has come into effect today (Tuesday 17 February), meaning that the whole of the veterinary nursing profession in the UK is now regulated.
Partner content
Environment
By Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald study identifies need for new policies to address integration of variable renewables
A study by Mott MacDonald has concluded that new policies are required for the successful integration of variable renewable energy (VRE) technologies into markets and power systems. The study found that while many of these technologies can provide the additional benefit of promoting efficient markets, policy makers will need to tailor their interventions to suit their country specific factors.
The final day of the Triffids Partner content
Environment
By Law Commission
The final day of the Triffids
New powers to eradicate damaging foreign plants and animals will soon come into effect after receiving Royal Assent.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA welcomes Scottish Government review of exotic pet trade
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), together with its Scottish Branch and the British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS), has welcomed the Scottish Governments review of the exotic pet trade, announced by Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Britain bursting with unwanted pets – Discussion Forum looks at legislative loopholes
Loopholes in animal welfare legislation could be the cause of a rise in unwanted, neglected and sick animals, vets at the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) annual Discussion Forum in June will claim.
Partner content
Environment
By Law Commission
A new approach to controlling invasive non-native plants and animals
New powers to control and eradicate invasive non-native plants and animals are introduced as the Infrastructure Act 2015 receives Royal Assent, giving effect to reforms recommended by the Law Commission.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Charollais index updated to reduce days to slaughter
Signet Breeding Services has produced a new breeding index to improve the growth rates and the speed of finishing Charollais-sired lambs
Partner content
Environment
By British Gas
British Gas meets new energy efficiency target four months early, helping a third of a million households stay warm in winter
British Gas today confirmed it has met its first Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) target four months early, completing the work in December 2014, well ahead of the March 2015 deadline.
Partner content
Environment
By WWF
Party leaders join show the love campaign
Following a week where hundreds of thousands of people showed the love for all that could be lost to climate change, UK politicians from the three main political parties have also pledged their support.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Festive beef sales top the Christmas tree
Increased demand for beef during the Christmas period lead to year-on-year sales growth in both value and volume, according to AHDB/EBLEX analysis of the latest Kantar Worldpanel data.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Mind Matters: substantial funding announced
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced a total of 1 million funding to address mental health and wellbeing within the veterinary profession over the next five years.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Disciplinary Committee refuses restoration of former veterinary surgeon to the Register
A former veterinary surgeon who was struck off in 1994, had his third application for restoration to the Register refused by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Disciplinary Committee this week.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
EBLEX to showcase product advances on global stage
Exciting new beef and lamb product developments will be highlighted by EBLEX at the International Food and Drink Exhibition (IFE).
UK economy on the rocks? Scotch Whisky industry contributes £5 billion a year
Environment
By Alan Reid
UK economy on the rocks? Scotch Whisky industry contributes £5 billion a year
Argyll and Bute MP Alan Reid writes about his adjournment debate today on the 'Economic contribution of Scotch whisky industry'
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Environment
By Campaign to Protect Rural England
Concern at u-turn on fracking protections in Infrastructure Bill
CPRE has today expressed disappointment that the Government has gone back on its previous commitment and chosen not to implement amendments ensuring greater safeguards on fracking in the Infrastructure Bill.
Next decade 'crucial' if UK is to hit carbon targets Partner content
Environment
By Energy Technologies Institute
Next decade 'crucial' if UK is to hit carbon targets
The next decade is critical if the UK is to have an affordable, low carbon energy system by 2050, according to the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI).
Partner content
Environment
By Energy Technologies Institute
The next decade is critical if the UK is to have an affordable, low carbon energy system by 2050 – ETI report
ETI publishes insights into how the UK needs to prepare for a transition to a low carbon energy system
Partner content
Environment
By Mott MacDonald
San Pedro III solar plant achieves financial close, Chile
The US$114 million San Pedro III solar photovoltaic plant, located near Calama in Chile, has successfully reached financial close. Mott MacDonald was lenders technical advisor during the projects financing and is now monitoring construction of the plant.
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Starmer: One Year On
2025
Online
Starmer: One Year On
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
2025
Portcullis House
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025