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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
After the Industrial Strategy: decarbonisation, not deindustrialisation? Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
After the Industrial Strategy: decarbonisation, not deindustrialisation?
The case for better business: why it’s time to modernise company law
Environment
By Martin Wrigley MP
The case for better business: why it’s time to modernise company law
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
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Labour Peers Want New Rules For Lords Debates After A Rise In Midnight Sittings
Labour Peers Want New Rules For Lords Debates After A Rise In Midnight Sittings
Parliament
UK Space Commander: 'Highly Likely' First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
UK Space Commander: "Highly Likely" First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
Defence
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Communities
'Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined': MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
"Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined": MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
Health
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Sharon Gaffka Partner content
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Sharon Gaffka
By Total Politics Impact
Social affairs
Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The 'Modern Internet Age'
Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The "Modern Internet Age"
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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Wales must seize this opportunity to establish a new green industry in floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea
Environment
By Stephen Crabb MP and Stephen Kinnock MP
Wales must seize this opportunity to establish a new green industry in floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea
With rising energy costs and fuel-supply shortages, this winter is not going to be easy. The war in Ukraine has also brought into sharper focus the nation's vulnerability to geopolitical forces. The United Kingdom cannot afford to be timid or lacking in strategic thinking in our decisions.
The UK is leading the way to protect and restore nature and biodiversity
Environment
By Baroness Penn
The UK is leading the way to protect and restore nature and biodiversity
This government understands what is at stake at the COP15 summit in Montreal this week, as policymakers gather to attempt to agree the Global Biodiversity Framework.
Reflections on our approach to packaging, recycling and circularity in 2022 Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Reflections on our approach to packaging, recycling and circularity in 2022
As the year draws to a close, it’s a good opportunity to reflect on the challenges and achievements over the past year before embarking on what’s to come.
Life has changed over the past 60 years. Veterinary care has too. Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Life has changed over the past 60 years. Veterinary care has too.
The veterinary professions are currently governed by legislation that is nearly 60 years old and no longer fit for purpose. In this article Melissa Donald, President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the regulator of the veterinary professions, writes about the College’s campaign for fresh legislation that will help govern the profession now and into the future.
The shocking truth about air pollution on the parliamentary estate
Environment
By Barry Sheerman MP
The shocking truth about air pollution on the parliamentary estate
In the past, Parliament has passed ground-breaking acts that transformed air quality in this country; from public health legislation passed in the 19th century which regulated smoke from coal in industrial towns and cities, to the 1956 “Great Smog” Clean Air Act and, in recent memory, the 2021 Environment Act, with its binding targets on air quality.
HTA welcomes Scotland’s planning system and urban focus in Biodiversity Strategy Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
HTA welcomes Scotland’s planning system and urban focus in Biodiversity Strategy
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), who represents members from across the entire horticultural sector supply chain in Scotland, has welcomed the publication of Scotland’s draft Biodiversity strategy and has pointed to the impact trees and plants will have in achieving targets.
Delivering the future of gas Partner content
Environment
By Cadent
Delivering the future of gas
The UK has a target to be net zero by 2050. That means reducing harmful CO2 emissions by 100%. Those emissions come from burning fossil fuels like coal, diesel and fossil gas – to power our industries, run our cars and lorries and heat our homes and businesses. We have to find new ways – greener ways – to do these things.
Keynote speakers announced for landmark conference to help end plastic pollution Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Keynote speakers announced for landmark conference to help end plastic pollution
A socially conscious rapper, an award-winning environmental activist and a women’s empowerment advocate are among the keynote speakers for the PlasticsFuture 2023 Conference being held at the University of Portsmouth next June.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Starting the year with a bang? Top tips from vets for keeping pets safe during New Year fireworks
Lords Diary: Baroness Rock
Environment
By Baroness Rock
Lords Diary: Baroness Rock
From glass blowing and cheese sampling in a Downing Street festive market, to the importance of improving rural broadband and reforming the tenanted farming sector, Baroness Rock has a busy week
Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
New research finds UK offshore wind supply chain is buoyant despite headwinds - enabling innovation to flourish
A survey from the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult reveals a high degree of confidence in future growth but highlights challenges in areas of skills and visibility of opportunities.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Vets warn pet owners to protect animals from toxic grit and other winter hazards as temperatures plunge
As temperatures plunge across the UK, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued a warning to animal owners to take measures to protect pets from a range of winter hazards which could lead to serious illness. Extended exposure to extremely cold weather and accidental ingestion of toxic grit and antifreeze are amongst the most concerning.
The Innovation Premium: How the Net Zero Transition is Driving Economic Growth Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
The Innovation Premium: How the Net Zero Transition is Driving Economic Growth
As industries adapt to a greener future, emerging technologies are driving economic growth in communities that have struggled for decades. We take an in-depth look at the work of the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult in Blyth to explore how investing in innovation that enables the net-zero transition can provide a catalyst for economic regeneration.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Could you be BVA’s President in 2024?
Do you have what it takes to champion the views of BVA members and the wider veterinary profession? Applications are now open for the next British Veterinary Association Junior Vice President (JVP), who will go on to become President in 2024.
Transforming Chemical Production for a Net Zero Future Partner content
Environment
By BASF
Transforming Chemical Production for a Net Zero Future

Building a sustainable future requires us to break new ground. Chemical production processes are still too intensive in terms of fossil energy and CO2 emissions. But chemicals are the building blocks for just about everything we use from mobile phones to shower gel. They are also vital for the new technologies we will need to achieve net zero, from EV batteries to hydrogen electrolysers.
Sizing up the opportunity: How Great British Nuclear can enable the critical infrastructure we need Partner content
Environment
By Nuclear Industry Association
Sizing up the opportunity: How Great British Nuclear can enable the critical infrastructure we need
Following the Government Investment Decision on Sizewell C, the Nuclear Industry Association's Chief Executive, Tom Greatrex, sets out why Great British Nuclear is another positive step in the right direction.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Pick animal welfare with your festive knitwear, urge vets
PM Sunak can deliver long-term energy stability, security and savings – here’s how Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
PM Sunak can deliver long-term energy stability, security and savings – here’s how
With the Autumn Statement in our rear-view mirror, both PM Sunak and Chancellor Hunt continue to be faced with fiscal challenges and restrictions as we hurtle towards a general election. It has never been so timely to turn their attentions to reducing the amount of energy we use.
Protecting Wildlife, Protecting Nature: Why Biodiversity is Business as Usual for the Nation’s Fruit Farmers Partner content
Environment
By Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
Protecting Wildlife, Protecting Nature: Why Biodiversity is Business as Usual for the Nation’s Fruit Farmers
A diverse mix of animals, plants, and microorganisms are part of the healthy ecosystems that provide the air we breathe and the food we eat. A new report sets out the contribution that the UK’s blackcurrant growers are making to ensure that biodiversity is prioritised on their land for generations to come.
Using art and song to help solve South African plastic waste crisis Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Using art and song to help solve South African plastic waste crisis
A pioneering scheme using street art, theatre and song aims to reduce open dumping and burning of waste as well as increase plastic recycling in South Africa.
Why Future-Proofing Britain’s Veterinary Sector is Key to Animal Health and Welfare Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Why Future-Proofing Britain’s Veterinary Sector is Key to Animal Health and Welfare
From pet owners to farmers, people rely on the nation’s vets to ensure the health and welfare of their animals. But how can we create a veterinary sector that can meet growing need in an ever-changing world? The House sat down with Malcolm Morley, President of the British Veterinary Association, to discover how Britain’s vets are modernising, and to explore what government can do to help.
We should be proud of our net zero commitments, but need to move forward into delivery Partner content
Environment
By SGN
We should be proud of our net zero commitments, but need to move forward into delivery
Following on from COP27, some may think now is the time to put the breaks on net zero, but now is the time to be doubling down on our climate commitments.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Pet proof your Christmas and stay off Santa Paw’s naughty list
Animal lovers are being encouraged to keep their pets safe this festive season by pet proofing their Christmas, ensuring anything which may be mistaken for a tasty treat is out of paw’s reach. The warning comes as new research from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) reveals four in five companion animal vets saw at least one case of toxic ingestion over the 2021 Christmas period.
Decarbonisation: Right solution for the right home? Partner content
Environment
By Calor Gas
Decarbonisation: Right solution for the right home?
Heat pumps are a vital part of the transition to net zero, but they are not the best option for every household.
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