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Environment Watchdog Cutbacks 'Could Risk Lives' This Winter
Environment Watchdog Cutbacks "Could Risk Lives" This Winter
Environment
Cutbacks to the Environment Agency, the regulator tasked with protecting the country’s environment and ecology, could "risk lives" this Winter, an insider has said.
Rishi Sunak Confirms He Will Attend COP27 Despite Ruling Out Going
Environment
Rishi Sunak Confirms He Will Attend COP27 Despite Ruling Out Going
Rishi Sunak Is Likely To Attend COP27 Climate Summit Despite Saying He Was Too Busy
Environment
Rishi Sunak Is Likely To Attend COP27 Climate Summit Despite Saying He Was Too Busy
Environment Secretary Says It's 'Up To' The King If He Wants To Attend Cop27 Climate Summit
Environment
Environment Secretary Says It's "Up To" The King If He Wants To Attend Cop27 Climate Summit
Government Isn't Telling People To Curb Energy Use Despite New Blackout Warnings
Environment
Government Isn't Telling People To Curb Energy Use Despite New Blackout Warnings
CO2 Shortage Risks Empty Supermarket Shelves, Warns Labour
Environment
CO2 Shortage Risks Empty Supermarket Shelves, Warns Labour
'No Danger' Droughts Will Cause Drinking Water Shortage, Senior Minister Promises
Environment
"No Danger" Droughts Will Cause Drinking Water Shortage, Senior Minister Promises
The House Live
Britain's waterways: do we need a right to connect or the right to clean rivers?
Environment
By Baroness McIntosh
Britain's waterways: do we need a right to connect or the right to clean rivers?
COP15 Reflections: ‘Don’t Leave Nature Behind’ Partner content
Environment
By WSP
COP15 Reflections: ‘Don’t Leave Nature Behind’
Going Nuclear: Parliamentarians Welcome Research Roadmap for a New Energy Mix Partner content
Environment
By Policy@Manchester
Going Nuclear: Parliamentarians Welcome Research Roadmap for a New Energy Mix
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Top Stories: Dominic Raab Row Deepens, Liz Truss Plots Comeback, Childcare Pressure For PM
Top Stories: Dominic Raab Row Deepens, Liz Truss Plots Comeback, Childcare Pressure For PM
Education
Frontline Worker Pay Is Struggling To Keep Up With Rising Rental Prices
Frontline Worker Pay Is Struggling To Keep Up With Rising Rental Prices
Home affairs
Retained EU Law entering last chance saloon in House of Lords – now is the time to listen Partner content
Retained EU Law entering last chance saloon in House of Lords – now is the time to listen
By British Safety Council
Home affairs
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Britain's waterways: do we need a right to connect or the right to clean rivers?
Environment
By Baroness McIntosh
Britain's waterways: do we need a right to connect or the right to clean rivers?
While the government rightly looks to growth, innovation and the housing that the United Kingdom desperately needs, the discussion needs to also address the fact that much of England’s water courses and wastewater infrastructure is still living in the 19th century.
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.
As COP27 comes to an end, UK climate leadership must not
Environment
By Baroness Hayman
As COP27 comes to an end, UK climate leadership must not
As COP27 draws to a close, we should recognise the historic breakthrough made in agreeing to set up a fund to assist vulnerable nations hit by climate disasters.
Environment news
£2m funding for UK supply chain projects to tackle offshore wind decarbonisation and improve reliability Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
£2m funding for UK supply chain projects to tackle offshore wind decarbonisation and improve reliability
Equinor and Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult announce strategic partnership Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Equinor and Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult announce strategic partnership
Equinor and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult have announced a collaboration agreement that will tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the offshore renewables sector.
Why we need to get the Kept Animals Bill over the line Partner content
Environment
By Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Why we need to get the Kept Animals Bill over the line
The Kept Animals Bill is a chance to show the UK is still a world leader in animal welfare.
Dire UN climate warnings cast cloud over COP26 legacy
Environment
By Dr Joshua Wells, Political Consultant
Dire UN climate warnings cast cloud over COP26 legacy
The United Nations chief’s stark warning of impending disaster at the start of the COP27 climate summit has cast a cloud over the previous gathering hosted by the UK.
COP27: How mobile connectivity can help tackle the climate challenge Partner content
Environment
By Mobile UK
COP27: How mobile connectivity can help tackle the climate challenge
The 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change – COP27, kicked off last weekend until 18th November 2022 hosted this year by Egypt. As part of this event, international world leaders have gathered to build on the outcomes of COP26 and discuss future strategies to combat the climate emergency.
Lula’s victory in Brazil is a win for tackling the climate crisis
Environment
By Fabian Hamilton MP
Lula’s victory in Brazil is a win for tackling the climate crisis
Following the election victories for progressives in Colombia and Chile earlier this year, the fresh hope generated has travelled across Latin America.
'The facts speak for themselves': Wood must be part of the conversation at COP27 Partner content
Environment
By Confor
"The facts speak for themselves": Wood must be part of the conversation at COP27
COP27 provides an opportunity for global leaders to protect our forests and accelerate tree planting.
Sellafield Ltd and Japan prove the value of continued cooperation Partner content
Environment
By Sellafield Ltd
Sellafield Ltd and Japan prove the value of continued cooperation
The re-signing of a cooperation agreement between Tokyo Electric Power Company and Sellafield Ltd brings continued collaboration.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
British Veterinary Association urges cross-party collaboration on crucial animal welfare issues at Westminster event
Speaking to MPs and peers at an event in the Houses of Parliament today (Wednesday 2 November), British Veterinary Association (BVA) President Malcolm Morley urged for cross-party collaboration to put pressure on the Government to honour its commitment to deliver the long overdue Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill.
Cutting our methane emissions could position the United Kingdom as an environmental leader
Environment
By Geraint Davies MP
Cutting our methane emissions could position the United Kingdom as an environmental leader
The United Kingdom will imminently hand over the reins of the COP presidency to Egypt, but the events of recent weeks have hardly reassured the international community of the government’s commitment to leadership on fighting climate change and biodiversity loss.
Partner content
Environment
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
Hydrogen could provide transport fuel alternative – but investment is needed
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has launched a new report which gives a detailed look at the key factors that will determine hydrogen’s future as a sustainable road transport fuel – a shift which could be vital to reach the Government’s Net Zero 2050 targets.
COP Out – The Alok Sharma Interview
Environment
By Isabella Kaminski
COP Out – The Alok Sharma Interview
A year ago, Alok Sharma was preparing to corral thousands of diplomats into a conference centre in Glasgow, where they would try to thrash out a way of tackling the climate crisis while furthering their own domestic ambitions – a seemingly impossible task.
It is time to talk about Reproductive Coercion
Environment
By Annabel Sowemimo
It is time to talk about Reproductive Coercion
We are letting thousands of women down by failing to acknowledge reproductive coercion, and the issue is likely even greater for society’s most vulnerable women.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA calls on new Prime Minister to keep animal welfare high on the Government agenda
Responding to the news that Rishi Sunak MP has been selected as the new leader of the Conservative Party and UK Prime Minister, British Veterinary Association President Malcolm Morley, said:
HTA comment on appointment of Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
HTA comment on appointment of Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister
Commenting on the appointment of Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister (25/10) Jennifer Pheasey, Director of Public Affairs said:
It’s time to end puppy smuggling and bring back the Kept Animals Bill
Environment
By Neil Hudson MP
It’s time to end puppy smuggling and bring back the Kept Animals Bill
Despite long-standing government commitments to tackle puppy smuggling, huge numbers of puppies continue to be smuggled into the United Kingdom.
Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
Calls for more affordable low carbon heating solutions grow as cost revealed as biggest barrier to consumer uptake
New data from the latest Public Attitudes Tracker published by BEIS has revealed consumer resistance to switching to low carbon heating systems in the home is being driven by cost.
Technology accelerator ready to launch new companies into offshore wind success Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Technology accelerator ready to launch new companies into offshore wind success
An innovative technology acceleration programme that has raised £9 million for offshore wind entrepreneurs and attracted international industry sponsors, opens for new applications today (Wednesday).
Protecting and restoring nature is key to reach our net zero targets
Environment
By Caroline Lucas MP and Hywel Williams MP
Protecting and restoring nature is key to reach our net zero targets
Yesterday Zero Hour launched their latest report, Net Zero: The Ambition Gap. This landmark guide sets out in clear, concise terms why the United Kingdom must up its ambition if we’re serious about limiting global heating to 1.5C and pulling back from dangerous tipping points.
Government must seize our 10-point plan for the environment
Environment
By Baroness Young and Rebecca Pow MP
Government must seize our 10-point plan for the environment
It has been almost a year since the United Kingdom hosted COP26 and published its net-zero strategy. Public support for action on climate and nature remains resolute, despite the inflationary challenges posed by Russia’s horrific war in Ukraine.
Tidal stream energy could dive to record low cost if opportunity is seized Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Tidal stream energy could dive to record low cost if opportunity is seized
Tidal stream energy could plummet below £80 per MWh by 2035 if current opportunity is realised, a new industry-leading report has predicted.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Leading veterinary organisations urge Prime Minister to help stranded group of at-risk Afghan vets and their families with safe passage to the UK
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) have written a third joint letter to the Prime Minister today requesting urgent government support for the resettlement of an at-risk group of Afghan veterinary surgeons and support staff, and their families, in the UK.
On track for a net zero future Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
On track for a net zero future
CCEP, in partnership with distribution partner Maritime, is making the shift from road to rail as part of their sustainability journey.
Baroness Fookes leads Parliamentary debate and urges Government to support British Ornamental Horticulture and Landscaping Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Baroness Fookes leads Parliamentary debate and urges Government to support British Ornamental Horticulture and Landscaping
EventsAll
Women into Leadership Belfast
2023
Belfast
Women into Leadership Belfast
PublicTechnology Live 2023
2023
London
PublicTechnology Live 2023
Women in Public Finance
2023
London
Women in Public Finance
Women into Leadership Birmingham
2023
Birmingham
Women into Leadership Birmingham