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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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One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
Political parties
Reform MP's Caseworker Suspended Following Assault Charge
Reform MP's Caseworker Suspended Following Assault Charge
Political parties
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Communities
More Than Half Of Public Think A Reform Government Would Be A Big Risk To The UK
More Than Half Of Public Think A Reform Government Would Be A Big Risk To The UK
Political parties
London Councils Urge Capital's MPs To Oppose Local Funding Reforms
London Councils Urge Capital's MPs To Oppose Local Funding Reforms
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
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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 British Veterinary Association
Vets push for change on the welfare of animals at slaughter
A comprehensive new policy, leading vets and other experts have recommended no fewer than 67 ways to improve the welfare of animals at slaughter in order to provide them with a life worth living and a humane death.
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Coronavirus
By British Veterinary Association
Scottish Government clarifies Test and Protect guidance in recognition of potential impact on veterinary practices
The Scottish Government has clarified its guidance in relation to the role of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when it comes to vets and the NHS Test and Protect system.
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Environment
By Environmental Services Association
HMRC must “stay the course” on plastics tax plans
The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has today urged Government to “stay the course” on its plans to implement a tax on the use of virgin and single-use plastics, as the extended public consultation period draws to a close tomorrow (20 August 2020).
Partner content
Environment
By Woodland Trust
Wood that inspired Roald Dahl will be destroyed by HS2 this autumn
Nearly half of the wood said to have inspired Roald Dahl to write Fantastic Mr Fox will be destroyed for HS2 this autumn.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Call for clarity on vet checks as next round of EU negotiations begins
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has added its weight to calls for clarity on the arrangements for the movement of animals and animal products after the transition period, as the UK and EU enter the seventh round of negotiations.
Let’s ‘build back greener’ with a new carbon tax
Environment
By Jerome Mayhew MP
Let’s ‘build back greener’ with a new carbon tax
A new carbon tax with border tariffs would raise valuable revenue from carbon purchases, boost low carbon businesses and accelerate the march to net-zero by 2050.
Investment in our coastlines is needed to reach net-zero by 2050 and unlock green jobs
Environment
By Sally-Ann Hart MP
Investment in our coastlines is needed to reach net-zero by 2050 and unlock green jobs
Protecting and restoring our coastal habitats is vital to tackle climate change, reverse the loss of wildlife and bring much needed tourism and green jobs to our seaside communities.
Increased tree planting will benefit the environment and the economy Partner content
Environment
By Wood for Good
Increased tree planting will benefit the environment and the economy
Enhanced tree planting and greater wood use can help deliver the UK Government’s short-term imperative (a Green Recovery from Covid-19), medium-term goal (Build Back Better) and long-term aim (Net-Zero by 2050).
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Environment
By Woodland Trust
Proposed radical reform of the planning system causes deep concern, says Woodland Trust
If the government is really serious about delivering a better informed, more transparent planning system that supports efforts to protect and expand woods for the benefit of people, communities and wildlife, it is not evident in these proposals.
Environment
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
The Green Homes Grant must be the first step in a longer-term, Government-led buildings energy efficiency and decarbonisation plan
The goal must be to ensure future new builds are safe, efficient, resilient, and perform as intended whilst avoiding significant unintended consequences in terms of poor quality installations and short-term boom and bust in the energy efficiency market.
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
Green homes grant can boost activity but quality is key, says CIOB
The CIOB has today responded to the Government’s announcement of further details on the new Green Homes Grant.
Partner content
Environment
By Environmental Services Association
Energy-from-Waste is vital infrastructure that we all rely upon; it’s time to stop demonising it - ESA
Energy-from-waste (EfW) serves a vital public sanitation function in the United Kingdom and is a complementary part of a rapidly-evolving, holistic, waste management system invested in by the recycling and waste management industry – which has long been leading the pursuit of a low-carbon circular economy.
Coronavirus adds a new urgency to calls for a ban on the sale of fur
Coronavirus
By Maria Eagle MP
Coronavirus adds a new urgency to calls for a ban on the sale of fur
The Government must end our association with fur-producing nations, not only for our moral standing, but for the protection of our health too.
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
The Government is being urged to appoint a dedicated minister and consider a legal “right to food” amid warnings that the coronavirus pandemic has left charities stretched in the fight against hunger.
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Vets apply behavioural science to tackle bovine TB in new report
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has set out a comprehensive approach to tackling bovine tuberculosis (bTB) across the UK, drawing on behavioural science and proposing 35 wide-ranging recommendations.
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Environment
By Woodland Trust
HS2’s catalogue of errors like a runaway train
HS2 Ltd. is continuing to fail the environment with a catalogue of errors growing longer all the time says the Woodland Trust.
Government leadership is needed for the water sector to decarbonise while reducing costs
Environment
By Dods Monitoring
Government leadership is needed for the water sector to decarbonise while reducing costs
The water sector has long been overlooked by the Government, but drastic action is needed now to get water to net-zero
We need policy to unleash a business-led Green Recovery in the years ahead
Environment
By Felicity Buchan MP
We need policy to unleash a business-led Green Recovery in the years ahead
Government policy should focus on driving more private-sector investment towards the vital green industries of the future, such as clean technologies and electric vehicles.
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the vulnerabilities of our food supply chain
Coronavirus
By Neil Parish MP
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the vulnerabilities of our food supply chain
With both hunger and food waste simultaneously soaring during the pandemic, we need to ask serious questions about our domestic food supply
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
MPs have warned the Government that a “rushed” energy-saving scheme could leave homeowners at risk of being exploited by scammers and rogue traders.
Local government can play a crucial role in the green recovery
Coronavirus
By Baroness Eaton
Local government can play a crucial role in the green recovery
Councils should be given greater powers and flexibility to support new green skills and jobs across the country
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
Boris Johnson has unveiled £350m in funding to help industry slash carbon emissions, as he launched the UK’s bid to secure the first zero-emissions long-haul passenger flight.
On-Pack Recycling Labels the clear candidate for mandatory status Partner content
Environment
By OPRL
On-Pack Recycling Labels the clear candidate for mandatory status
Recycling is central to changing attitudes to ‘Take-Make-Waste’ and should be part of a Green Recovery. The Environment Bill contains powers to introduce mandatory recycling labelling. We’ve got the answer.
Partner content
Environment
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF keep pressure on Government over Green Scheme
Following the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) recent communications to Government highlighting the poor timing of the Green Homes Grant Scheme, the industry’s leading trade body is continuing to crank up the pressure on the Government.
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