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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
The future of haulage is here: it’s time for a zero-emission mandate for HGVs Partner content
Environment
By Transport & Environment
The future of haulage is here: it’s time for a zero-emission mandate for HGVs
It’s time to double down on net-zero
Environment
By Alex Sobel MP
It’s time to double down on net-zero
Unleashing climate tech to achieve labour’s net-zero goals
Environment
By Steve Race MP
Unleashing climate tech to achieve labour’s net-zero goals
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Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence
Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence
Defence
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025 ##sash##
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
Energy
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
By Tim Leunig
Political parties
How No 10 Sleepwalked Into A Welfare Crisis
How No 10 Sleepwalked Into A Welfare Crisis
Political parties
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
By Emma Lewell MP
Health
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Health
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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 Campaign to Protect Rural England
Walking and cycling community in support of vital amendment to Infrastructure Bill
A coalition of groups, including CPRE, has written an open letter to MPs urging them to support an amendment to the Infrastructure Bill to bring about a Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy.
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
362 veterinary nurses removed from Register/List
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has removed 362 registered/listed veterinary nurses from the Register/List following the end of the annual renewal period for veterinary nurses.
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Environment
By University of Exeter
Study reveals why geese adopt a ‘roller coaster strategy’ to combat life’s highs and lows
A new study has discovered that the worlds highest flying bird, the bar-headed goose, employs an unusual flight strategy when migrating at extreme altitudes across the Himalayas in order to cope in the relatively low-density mountain atmosphere.
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Environment
By University of Exeter
Wild pollinators at risk from diseased commercial species of bee
A new study from the University of Exeter has found that viruses carried by commercial bees can jump to wild pollinator populations with potentially devastating effects. The researchers are calling for new measures to be introduced that will prevent the introduction of diseased pollinators into natural environments.
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Environment
By Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald’s power team establishes dedicated wind presence in Latin America
Mott MacDonald has appointed Carlos Riano to its power team in Houston, USA to lead the delivery of wind energy projects in Latin America.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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Starmer: One Year On
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
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