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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
Crate Britain: does Mummy pig deserve a prison break? Partner content
Environment
By Humane World for Animals UK
Crate Britain: does Mummy pig deserve a prison break?
Decarbonisation, growth, delivery? The Government’s recess report card Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
Decarbonisation, growth, delivery? The Government’s recess report card
The global treaty may lie in tatters, but the UK must continue to lead the fight against plastic pollution
Environment
By Rebecca Pow
The global treaty may lie in tatters, but the UK must continue to lead the fight against plastic pollution
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Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference ##sash##
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
Parliament's People Awards ##sash##
Parliament's People Awards
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference ##sash##
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
Home Office Eyes More Restrictions On International Student Visas
Home Office Eyes More Restrictions On International Student Visas
Education
Darren Jones To Run No 10 Delivery As Keir Starmer Shakes Up His Top Team
Darren Jones To Run No 10 Delivery As Keir Starmer Shakes Up His Top Team
Political parties
Blue Labour Peer Urges Keir Starmer To Drop Plans For Islamophobia Definition
Blue Labour Peer Urges Keir Starmer To Drop Plans For Islamophobia Definition
Home affairs
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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
Environment news
Introducing Inclusive Capitalism: combining economic success and social usefulness Partner content
Environment
By Legal & General
Introducing Inclusive Capitalism: combining economic success and social usefulness
How can markets deliver long-term social good? With the joint needs of the UK’s coronavirus recovery and ambitious climate targets, through the concept of Inclusive Capitalism, John Godfrey from Legal & General explains how the organisation can play a crucial role in the years ahead.
Business can provide the technical solutions that we badly need to reach net zero
Environment
By Jerome Mayhew MP
Business can provide the technical solutions that we badly need to reach net zero
It is the ingenuity of private business that is going to provide the solutions if we are to reach net zero.
Avoiding climate catastrophe has to be our greatest global priority Partner content
Environment
By Legal & General
Avoiding climate catastrophe has to be our greatest global priority
At Legal & General, our success depends on the sustainability of the societies we rely on, and today, that means using inclusive capitalism to create a decarbonised economy, fairer societies and more responsible business.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA welcomes important step for animal health and welfare as Government puts Trade and Agriculture Commission on legal footing
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed today’s (Sunday 1st November) announcement by Government that it will strengthen the remit of the Trade and Agriculture Commission, an important step that has been welcomed by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), the veterinary profession and animal welfare organisations.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Stress and burnout top vet concerns six months on from Covid lockdown
Three-quarters of vets are concerned about stress and burnout in the profession as a result of Covid-19, according to a new survey from the British Veterinary Association (BVA).
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
The government must stop the delays and ensure there’s sufficient legislative time to bring stronger sentences to protect animals from cruelty into law.
How can we keep our veterinary workforce healthy? Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
How can we keep our veterinary workforce healthy?
With the coronavirus pandemic already creating immense challenges for veterinary working practices and now with Brexit on the horizon and winter approaching, James Russell, the new President of the British Veterinary Association, speaks about his plans for his Presidency.
No more delays on animal welfare Partner content
Coronavirus
By League Against Cruel Sports
No more delays on animal welfare
Animal abuse increases with economic hardship. With lockdown, we need the Animal Welfare (Sentencing Bill) more than ever.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Vets lament ‘severe blow for animal welfare’ as MPs vote against Agriculture Bill amendment on import standards
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded tonight (12 October 2020) after a crucial clause that imposes a requirement for agricultural and food imports to the UK to meet domestic standards was voted down in the House of Commons as part of the passage of the Agriculture Bill.
The Conservatives cannot be trusted to protect British standards – they must be guaranteed in the Agriculture Bill
Environment
By Luke Pollard MP
The Conservatives cannot be trusted to protect British standards – they must be guaranteed in the Agriculture Bill
The Conservatives’ refusal to put British standards into law will mean more cheap, low-quality food being imported and put our farmers livelihoods in serious jeopardy.
Now is the time for Britain to show global leadership and move towards a low-carbon future
Environment
By Alexander Stafford MP
Now is the time for Britain to show global leadership and move towards a low-carbon future
The Government should welcome the recommendations of the Climate Assembly, which show the Conservative approach to protecting the environment is in line with what ordinary people want.
Partner content
Environment
By Cadent
The UK needs to act quickly to capitalise on the hydrogen economy, says Cadent
Cadent are pleased to see today’s announcement from government regarding its ambition for wind power. But we believe this announcement needs to be followed quickly with a national hydrogen strategy.
Partner content
Environment
By Nuclear Industry Association
Net zero means more zero carbon electricity: we need wind and nuclear to make our climate ambition a reality
NIA respond to the Prime Minister's pledge to ensure wind power will provide enough electricity to run every UK home within a decade.
How is the concrete industry decarbonising faster than the UK economy as a whole? Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
How is the concrete industry decarbonising faster than the UK economy as a whole?
Going further than net-zero, the UK concrete and cement industry has launched a roadmap to become net negative by 2050, removing more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than it emits each year.
The Rhino Conspiracy: A tale of international poaching and governmental corruption
Environment
By Gary Connor
The Rhino Conspiracy: A tale of international poaching and governmental corruption
Lord Hain’s first foray into thriller writing, 'The Rhino Conspiracy', is a story of international poaching and governmental corruption. The former anti-Apartheid campaigner tells Gary Connor what inspired him to write about the battle to save the rhino.
Cut emissions, create jobs, build nuclear Partner content
Environment
By Nuclear Industry Association
Cut emissions, create jobs, build nuclear
The nuclear industry will create highly skilled and long-term jobs, and provide a powerful foundation on which to meet our climate goals.
Extending the combustible materials ban will severely inhibit our ability to decarbonise the construction industry Partner content
Environment
By Wood for Good
Extending the combustible materials ban will severely inhibit our ability to decarbonise the construction industry
Quicker to construct, quieter to assemble, delivering cost savings and with impeccable environmental credentials – engineered timber systems should be the number one choice for any building.
Good for the planet, good for people and good for business: Climate action needs us all to drive meaningful change Partner content
Environment
By IKEA
Good for the planet, good for people and good for business: Climate action needs us all to drive meaningful change
At IKEA, we are transforming into a sustainable business, using our scale and resources to drive change and to inspire millions of customers to live a better life within the limits of our one, shared planet.
Partner content
Environment
By Cadent
Bright Blue: UK public sceptical net zero will be achieved by 2050
Bright Blue, the independent think tank for liberal conservatism, has today published unique and comprehensive analysis of UK public attitudes to the target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, entitled Going greener? Public attitudes to net zero . The report explores attitudes to the credibility of, responsibility for, and policies to achieve net zero.
Partner content
Environment
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
IET's response to Transport Minister Rachel Maclean announcing the UK’s first hydrogen transport hub
Following Transport Minister Rachel Maclean announcing that the UK’s first hydrogen transport hub is to open in the Tees Valley, Paloma Cid, IET Transport Lead, said:
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA welcomes under care review and calls on the RCVS to end temporary measures for remote prescribing
BVA has welcomed the RCVS announcement that the review of ‘under care’ and 24/7 is due to resume, following the interruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Partner content
Environment
By IKEA
IKEA to remove non-rechargeable alkaline batteries from sale by 2021
As part of IKEA’s commitment to inspire and enable people to live a healthier and more sustainable life at home, the retailer has today announced that all non-rechargeable alkaline batteries will be removed from its global home furnishing range by October 2021.
Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
Businesses warn of green homes jobs cliff edge
As the Government launches the Green Homes Grant scheme today, leading business groups have warned that without long-term investment, green home jobs could fall off a cliff edge when the scheme ends in March 2021.
Spending Review must support innovation to improve resilience and cut carbon emissions Partner content
Environment
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Spending Review must support innovation to improve resilience and cut carbon emissions
The Government’s Spending Review should include support for innovation, especially to achieve the aims of net zero emissions, resilient infrastructure and nationwide digitalisation, according to recommendations published by the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC) today.
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Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
2025
Bayview Suite 2
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
2025
Room 4A and 4B
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference
2025
Derby Suite
Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference
Parliament's People Awards
2026
The Palace of Westminster
Parliament's People Awards