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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 AHDB Beef and Lamb
World cup winning captain to champion women in meat
World cup winning rugby captain Katy Mclean MBE will address the importance of teamwork and achievement at the inaugural networking seminar for women in the meat industry.
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Environment
By NOAH
Benefits of pets to older people celebrated at House of Lords – changes are needed to ensure this relationship can thrive
The way in which pets bring support and joy to the lives of older people was celebrated at the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH)s Pet Event on 20 January, at the House of Lords.
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Practice Standards Scheme surgeries at VPMA/SPVS Congress
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be holding a day of Practice Standard Scheme surgeries during the joint VPMA/SPVS Congress in South Wales.
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Environment
By Energy Technologies Institute
DNV GL, Hitachi EDF appointed to help further develop ETI capability in local area energy system planning
ETI invests to further develop its EnergyPath suite of software models
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Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
AHDB to simplify family of brands
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Boards (AHDB) operating divisions will be rebranded later this year to create a simplified family of levy-payer facing brands under the AHDB name.
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Snow flurries no fun for small furries, warn British vets
As snow looks set to hit Britain this week, vets are warning not to forget about small furry pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs who are vulnerable to the cold and damp despite their fur coats.
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Environment
By Calor Gas
Calor Urges Government to Maintain Rural Community Funding
Calor has joined with the Rural Services Network in calling on the Government to maintain funding to support the vital work that the rural community council network undertakes within rural England.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Disciplinary Committee to meet in January
A meeting of the Disciplinary Committee of the RCVS as constituted under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966
Partner content
Environment
By Mott MacDonald
Talas de Maciel I wind farm achieves financial close, Uruguay
The US$117 million Talas de Maciel I onshore wind farm in Uruguay, being developed by Astidey S.A, has successfully reached financial close. Mott MacDonald was lenders technical advisor to the Export-Import Bank of the United States and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Uruguay S.A. for the project and is now providing construction monitoring services in an ongoing role.
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Vet Futures: Guest blogger urges the profession to be more open about mental ill-health
Vet Futures, a jointly powered project from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), is asking members of the profession if they would recognise mental health problems in their colleagues.
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS promotes Professional Development Phase at AVS Congress
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be highlighting the benefits of its Professional Development Phase at the annual Association of Veterinary Students (AVS) Congress in Glasgow later this month.
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS launches consultation on veterinary use of courtesy title ‘Doctor’
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is launching a consultation on proposals to allow all RCVS-registered veterinary surgeons to use the courtesy title Dr/Doctor, and is seeking the views of all members of the veterinary and veterinary nursing professions, and the general public.
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS makes donation to mental health charity
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has made a 3,000 Christmas gift to the mental health charity Mind.
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Environment
By British Gas
More than half a million British Gas customers receive £140 off their energy bills
British Gas has ensured that more than half a million of those most in need have been paid the Warm Home Discount to help with their energy bills ahead of Christmas.
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
New Royal Charter to come into effect next year
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) new Royal Charter is due to come into effect early next year once it has been signed by Her Majesty the Queen and received the Great Seal of the Realm
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Environment
By WWF
UN climate talks fail to deliver progress - WWF comment
Scotland and others must now deliver on their climate change commitments
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Mind Matters: new veterinary mental health and wellbeing initiative launched
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has today launched the Mind Matters Initiative, to help address mental health and wellbeing issues within the veterinary profession.
Restoring damaged landscapes key to UK flood and climate change response Partner content
Environment
By University of Exeter
Restoring damaged landscapes key to UK flood and climate change response
Associate Professor of Earth Surface Processes at the University of Exeter, Prof Richard Brazier says we need "holistic policy-making with real, long-term vision" to reduce risks from flooding this winter.
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Veterinary nurses reminded to pay overdue fees
Veterinary nurses who wish to remain on the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Register/List of Veterinary Nurses are reminded that their renewal fees need to be paid to the College by 31 December 2014.
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Environment
By Campaign to Protect Rural England
Countryside groups unite to issue the Rural Challenge
With the autumn statement due to announce a roads revolution and a focus on fracking, the priorities of rural communities risk being sidelined, says Lord Robin Teverson, Chair of the Rural Coalition.
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Open Day for potential recruits to RCVS statutory committees
On Monday 15 December the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be hosting an Open Day for those members of the veterinary and veterinary nursing professions who are interested in joining the Colleges Preliminary Investigation Committee (PIC), Disciplinary Committee (DC) or Veterinary Nurse Preliminary Investigation Committee (VN PIC).
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS publishes social media guidance for vets and vet nurses
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has recently published new guidance for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses on the use of social media and online forums.
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
New fitness to practise guidance for veterinary students published
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published a guide for veterinary students which aims to introduce them to the concept of fitness to practise and help prepare them for professional life.
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Environment
By Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON)
FEFPEB Congress: European Wooden Pallet Manufacturing Shows Significant Growth
Production of timber pallets by European manufacturers has increased substantially over the last decade, the annual congress of the European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) heard last month.
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Starmer: One Year On
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
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