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The Government Accidentally Voted For A Labour Amendment To One Of Its Flagship Bills
The Government Accidentally Voted For A Labour Amendment To One Of Its Flagship Bills
Environment
The government accidentally voted for a Labour amendment to its flagship Fisheries Bill this morning.
Exclusive: Dawn Butler Says She Didn't Delete Her Tweet About Extinction Rebellion On Purpose, And She Supports Them
Environment
Exclusive: Dawn Butler Says She Didn't Delete Her Tweet About Extinction Rebellion On Purpose, And She Supports Them
Plastic bag fee doubles to 10p and extended to all shops in England
Environment
Plastic bag fee doubles to 10p and extended to all shops in England
MPs demand dedicated minister as food bank use soars amid coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus
MPs demand dedicated minister as food bank use soars amid coronavirus pandemic
Exclusive: Government’s green homes plan risks ‘throwing people into the arms of scammers’, MPs warn
Environment
Exclusive: Government’s green homes plan risks ‘throwing people into the arms of scammers’, MPs warn
Boris Johnson unveils £350m decarbonisation push as he vows ‘green, sustainable recovery’ and ‘Jet Zero’ plane trial
Environment
Boris Johnson unveils £350m decarbonisation push as he vows ‘green, sustainable recovery’ and ‘Jet Zero’ plane trial
Rishi Sunak promises ‘eco-friendly economic recovery’ with £3bn injection for green jobs
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak promises ‘eco-friendly economic recovery’ with £3bn injection for green jobs
The House Live
We can't let animal welfare fall by the wayside again
Environment
By Luke Pollard MP
We can't let animal welfare fall by the wayside again
How can we keep our veterinary workforce healthy? Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
How can we keep our veterinary workforce healthy?
No more delays on animal welfare Partner content
Coronavirus
By League Against Cruel Sports
No more delays on animal welfare
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Politically Homeless: one man’s reflections on what has gone wrong with 'the family'
Politically Homeless: one man’s reflections on what has gone wrong with 'the family'
By Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston
Political parties
A Minister Has Insisted Boris Johnson Is Focused On 'Levelling-Up' After Northern Tory MPs Called For A 'Roadmap' Out Of Lockdown
A Minister Has Insisted Boris Johnson Is Focused On "Levelling-Up" After Northern Tory MPs Called For A "Roadmap" Out Of Lockdown
Coronavirus
Partner content
The IET and DAFA are forming Digital Poverty Alliance
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
Economy
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Committee on Climate Change chair Lord Deben on why it would be ‘stupid’ not to use the coronavirus recovery to go for net zero
Coronavirus
By Eleanor Langford
Committee on Climate Change chair Lord Deben on why it would be ‘stupid’ not to use the coronavirus recovery to go for net zero
As lockdown is lifted, ministers are grappling with how to safeguard the British economy amid forecasts of a crippling recession. Meanwhile, the promised “defining year of action” on climate change has slipped out of focus. But could the government ease the effect the pandemic and advance its climate goals in one fell swoop?
Environment news
Government’s green heating plans out of touch with ‘ordinary’ people Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
Government’s green heating plans out of touch with ‘ordinary’ people
If the Government’s current green heating plans go ahead, it’s likely that progress on heat decarbonisation will continue to stall, especially for off gas grid homes.
Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
Mineral Products Association welcomes Flooding announcement
The Mineral Products Association has welcomed the Government’s announcement setting out details of the £5.2 billion pledged for flood defences and increasing resilience.
Partner content
Environment
By Woodland Trust
Woodland Trust response to today’s announcement by Sheffield City Council on the halting of healthy tree felling
Today’s announcement is a well-earned victory for democracy, and the residents of Sheffield who fought so hard and at personal cost to protect their city’s trees.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Do we really understand our animals? Study reveals gap in owner knowledge
Lockdown measures here in the UK have led many people to spend more time with their pets, at home. While the human benefits of having a companion animal have been well documented, recent research shows a gap in what we know about their needs.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By The Packaging Debate
Transcending these difficult times
The power of packaging to innovate for society’s benefit has recently seen an impressive demonstration by Transcend Packaging.
Partner content
Environment
By Wood for Good
New timber industry campaign to reduce CO2 in construction
A new industry campaign to showcase timber’s environmental credentials is being launched today (13 July).
For a green recovery, let’s build back better – in wood Partner content
Coronavirus
By Wood for Good
For a green recovery, let’s build back better – in wood
It is up to all of us who care about our legacy to our children and grandchildren to turn the talk about re-building the country through a new Green Economy into a reality, by metaphorically and literally building back better – in wood.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By British Veterinary Association
Call for ‘inspirational’ young vets to enter the BVA Young Vet of the Year Award 2020
Following the success of The BVA Young Vet of the Year Award in 2019, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and Zoetis are delighted to announce that The BVA Young Vet of the Year Award 2020 is now open for nominations, inviting you to join with them in celebrating inspirational early-career vets who are making a difference through their day to day work.
Will Rishi Sunak bail out Boris Johnson and show the environmental ambition we’ve all been waiting for?
Environment
By Anna McMorrin MP
Will Rishi Sunak bail out Boris Johnson and show the environmental ambition we’ve all been waiting for?
We’re not short of ideas on how to forge an alternative path on climate change — but it’s going to need political will from the top to make it happen
Any bailout for the aviation sector must be predicated on strong carbon commitments
Coronavirus
By Ruth Cadbury MP
Any bailout for the aviation sector must be predicated on strong carbon commitments
Other governments are bailing out their aviation sectors, but imposing environmental conditions on doing so – the UK could learn a lesson about protecting both jobs and the planet
E-scooters could revolutionise travel across the UK, from cities to the countryside
Coronavirus
By Rachel Maclean MP
E-scooters could revolutionise travel across the UK, from cities to the countryside
In a post-Covid world, e-scooters could provide a new form of green connectivity. That is why the DfT have fast-tracked the Tees Valley trial to start next week
Supporting walking and cycling will be a crucial part of our post-Covid recovery
Coronavirus
By Lilian Greenwood MP
Supporting walking and cycling will be a crucial part of our post-Covid recovery
Active transport like cycling and walking are vital to the nation’s coronavirus recovery – but they need to be integrated across government policy making.
Decision time on clean recovery and net zero Partner content
Environment
By Nuclear Industry Association
Decision time on clean recovery and net zero
Getting to net zero isn’t just a legal requirement, but a profound responsibility to future generations.
Environment
By Wood for Good
Sustainability and safety should go hand in hand – ignorance is an enemy of both
Whilst we agree with Kieran Mullan MP that sustainability should not come before safety, if we focus first on ensuring truly quality buildings, there is no reason we cannot achieve both.
Coronavirus
By Environmental Services Association
Environment Agency capacity is a barrier to environment sector role in Government's economic recovery strategy
The environmental services sector stands ready to help the Government “build, build, build” and to help create a fairer, greener and more resilient economy in the aftermath of the coronavirus crisis.
Environment
By Wood for Good
New campaign manager tackles climate emergency
The timber industry is taking on the climate emergency with a new campaign manager and a new focus.
Environment
By Wood for Good
Specifying zero carbon materials from sustainable sources
2050, the target date set by Government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero, seems a long way away. But the construction industry’s hefty 40% contribution to the UK’s total carbon footprint means action needs to start now.
Sustainability in construction should never be put before the safety of residents
Environment
By Kieran Mullan MP
Sustainability in construction should never be put before the safety of residents
There is a new found enthusiasm for resurrecting the use of timber in building because it is seen as being eco-friendly. We must ensure we use this moment of fire safety reform to act on risks across the board.
Environment
By NOAH
NOAH welcomes establishment of Trade and Agriculture Commission
NOAH has welcomed the establishment of a Trade and Agriculture Commission, as announced by Liz Truss today.
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Vets must be at the heart of new Trade and Agriculture Commission, says BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the announcement from Trade Secretary Liz Truss that a new Trade and Agriculture Commission will be established. The advisory Commission will consider the policies that the UK Government should adopt in free trade agreements to make sure UK animal welfare and production standards are not undermined.
Coronavirus
By Calor Gas
In a post-Covid economy, it’s vital all viable options for decarbonising rural homes are available to consumers
This week’s report from the CCC includes a recommendation that all heating in off-gas grid homes should be low carbon by 2035 - a big challenge for rural householders as the pace of change is much quicker than for urban households.
Coronavirus
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
Decarbonisation and climate change must be at the heart of the coronavirus recovery
The IET agrees wholeheartedly that returning to “the way things were” before the pandemic is not an option.
Coronavirus
By Environmental Services Association
Environmental Services Association (ESA) responds to Committee on Climate Change (CCC) Progress Report published today (Jun 25 2020)
ESA members are working on a Net-Zero strategy for the sector to de-carbonise operations
Coronavirus
By Cadent
As we start to return to our workplans, we need a new focus on Net Zero
The UK has the potential to become a world-leader in this technology, bringing jobs and investment and spearheading the green recovery from Covid-19.
EventsAll
BAME into Leadership
2020
Online
BAME into Leadership
Wellbeing at Work: Supporting Staff Wellbeing to Improve Organisational Resilience
2020
Online
Wellbeing at Work: Supporting Staff Wellbeing to Improve Organisational Resilience
Fostering Staff Networks: Engaging Staff and Driving Business Goals
2020
Online
Fostering Staff Networks: Engaging Staff and Driving Business Goals
Managing Disability at Work
2020
Online
Managing Disability at Work