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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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Environment
By NOAH
New Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper will help pet owners – and pets

NOAH is pleased to welcome the publication of the new and highly-anticipated Government White Paper, ‘A Fairer Private Rented Sector’, which notably includes plans to legislate on removing a landlords ability to impose a blanket ban on keeping pets.
Turning A Minefield Into A Meadow – Environment Minister To Speak At House Briefing Event
Environment
By John Wallace
Turning A Minefield Into A Meadow – Environment Minister To Speak At House Briefing Event
Rebecca Pow, Minister for the Environment, is to speak at a special House Briefing event to discuss the implementation of the Environment Act. 
A stunning start to a scientific ocean-going quest Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
A stunning start to a scientific ocean-going quest
Scientists from the University of Portsmouth were in London on Sunday (12 June) for the start of a unique piece of research; an epic rowing adventure around the British coastline.
Local MP visits Coca-Cola Manufacturing site in Edmonton as it announces £12Million investment Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Local MP visits Coca-Cola Manufacturing site in Edmonton as it announces £12Million investment

  • Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ (CCEP) welcomes Kate Osamor MP to its Edmonton factory as it announces a £12million investment into the site this year

  • The funding coincides with a milestone 70% reduction in carbon emissions since 2010
Two hundred years of animal welfare legislation is something to celebrate
Environment
By Henry Smith MP
Two hundred years of animal welfare legislation is something to celebrate
It is often said the United Kingdom is made up of animal lovers – so it’s my privilege to have been re-elected vice chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare; a role uniquely placed to keep the needs of pets, wildlife, farm and other animals on Westminster’s radar.
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Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
CCEP reveals milestone achievements in 2021 Sustainability Report
CCEP has shared the details of its 2021 Sustainability Report, which has officially launched today, alongside details of GB-specific highlights. The report pulls out a number of milestone achievements for CCEP against its This is Forward sustainability strategy.
Global plastics treaty – starting the process in Senegal Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Global plastics treaty – starting the process in Senegal
A globally coordinated approach is vital to end plastic pollution.
Creating a World Without Waste from East Kilbride Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Creating a World Without Waste from East Kilbride
Seamus Kerrigan, Operations Director at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners in East Kilbride, explains how the site is at the forefront of moving the business towards net zero by 2040.
Now embodied carbon is back on the agenda, let’s seize the chance to make real progress on reducing emissions Partner content
Environment
By Wood for Good
Now embodied carbon is back on the agenda, let’s seize the chance to make real progress on reducing emissions
With the Environmental Audit Committee publishing its blueprint for reducing carbon emissions in construction, there is the momentum to legislative towards a more sustainable built environment.
Partner content
Environment
By Wood for Good
Timber crucial to carbon reduction, says Environmental Audit Committee
Using timber has been recognised as a crucial route to decarbonising our built environment in a new, landmark report from the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC).
Partner content
Environment
By Wood for Good
Plant more trees for a greener construction future
TIMBER has a central role to play in reducing carbon emissions in construction - and the UK will not meet its climate change targets without major changes in the building industry, an influential House of Commons committee has warned.
Action for animals overseas would speak louder than words Partner content
Environment
By Humane World for Animals UK
Action for animals overseas would speak louder than words
200 years since the UK’s first animal protection law, and one year since the government published its #ActionForAnimals plan, HSI/UK’s executive director Claire Bass asks, ‘does the government’s vision for better animal welfare extend beyond our ports and airports?'
Pioneering plastic-eating enzyme innovation centre opens Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Pioneering plastic-eating enzyme innovation centre opens
The University of Portsmouth’s Centre for Enzyme Innovation (CEI) will officially open its new Industrial Engagement Hub (IEH) on Friday 27 May.
The Climate and Ecology Bill gives us real hope of reversing the world's environmental crisis
Environment
By Lord Redesdale
The Climate and Ecology Bill gives us real hope of reversing the world's environmental crisis
We’re living through a worsening climate and nature crisis. It’s rightly one of the most talked about issues of the day, but it can often feel overwhelming, like it’s too big, too serious, or too much to deal with.
Veterinary medicines and vaccines are vital to the success of the UK Partner content
Environment
By NOAH
Veterinary medicines and vaccines are vital to the success of the UK
NOAH’s new Livestock Vaccination Guideline sets out how the UK can consolidate its position on the world stage when it comes to animal health and welfare standards.
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Environment
By NOAH
Livestock Vaccination Guideline provides a new vision and guidance for animal health industry
Today NOAH has launched the Livestock Vaccination Guideline, providing support to vets, SQPs and farmers, to help improve the health and welfare of UK sheep and cattle and support farm resilience and sustainable improvements in productivity.
The COP15 global biodiversity summit must deliver for wildlife and people
Environment
By Alex Sobel MP
The COP15 global biodiversity summit must deliver for wildlife and people
More than ever, in a global cost of living crisis, delivering for nature requires social and economic justice. Labour has always been clear on this principle.
Who will be the next chair of the Efra Committee?
Environment
By Dr Joshua Wells, Political Consultant
Who will be the next chair of the Efra Committee?
Last month’s resignation of Tory MP Neil Parish left more than just his Devon constituency seat vacant, it also left the Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) Committee without a chair.
I have plenty of mud on my boots to bring an experienced, independent voice to the EFRA Committee
Environment
By Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP
I have plenty of mud on my boots to bring an experienced, independent voice to the EFRA Committee
As a farmer and a chartered surveyor specialising in rural practice and land management issues, I have the experience and knowledge to be the next chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee.
If elected chair of the EFRA committee, I would be dogged in keeping the environment at the top of the government’s agenda
Environment
By Derek Thomas MP
If elected chair of the EFRA committee, I would be dogged in keeping the environment at the top of the government’s agenda
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee chair election is this week – and we need a chair who can lead on all areas within Defra’s brief.
How a North West hydrogen village could pave the way to a Net Zero future Partner content
Environment
By Cadent
How a North West hydrogen village could pave the way to a Net Zero future
With hydrogen-ready homes on the horizon, we are starting to see what a Net Zero UK could look like in practice.
As the only sitting vet in the Commons, I am uniquely experienced to chair the EFRA Committee
Environment
By Neil Hudson MP
As the only sitting vet in the Commons, I am uniquely experienced to chair the EFRA Committee
Just a few days remain until an important decision is made – the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee chair election.
Accelerating human-relevant innovation will benefit both people and animals Partner content
Environment
By Animal Free Research UK
Accelerating human-relevant innovation will benefit both people and animals
Animal protection is an issue of vital importance and is rightfully climbing up the political agenda - recent months have seen some welcome progress in this field, but I want us to go further, and would like to see the UK position itself as leader in the world when it comes to animal welfare.
Breaking the stigma of discussing rural mental health Partner content
Environment
By The National Lottery
Breaking the stigma of discussing rural mental health
Sam Stables always dreamed of being a farmer, but when he achieved his goal the pressures of making a living on the land almost destroyed him. Thanks to National Lottery funding, he is using his experience to help others in the community.
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