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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
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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
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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
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Coca-Cola European Partners reaches major sustainability milestone Partner content
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By Coca-Cola European Partners
Coca-Cola European Partners reaches major sustainability milestone
What Happened To Labour's Green New Deal?
Environment
By Georgina Bailey
What Happened To Labour's Green New Deal?
Government must deliver a green recovery for transport by 2030
Environment
By Kerry McCarthy MP
Government must deliver a green recovery for transport by 2030
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Local Lockdown Restrictions Will Be Eased To Allow Households To Mix For Childcare Purposes
Local Lockdown Restrictions Will Be Eased To Allow Households To Mix For Childcare Purposes
Coronavirus
An Italian Airport Official Says Boris Johnson 'Definitely' Did Not Visit Perugia Earlier This Month
An Italian Airport Official Says Boris Johnson "Definitely" Did Not Visit Perugia Earlier This Month
Coronavirus
A Former Government Minister Is Leading Calls By Tory MPs For Boris Johnson Not To Put The Country Back Into Lockdown
A Former Government Minister Is Leading Calls By Tory MPs For Boris Johnson Not To Put The Country Back Into Lockdown
Coronavirus
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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?
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Parliamentary Veterinary Intern vacancy open for applications
Veterinary graduates or undergraduates with an interest in veterinary politics and policy are encouraged to apply for the position of Parliamentary Veterinary Intern at the office of Professor the Lord Trees.
Partner content
Environment
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF urges Chancellor 'Boost our industry'
Ahead of next months Budget, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has written to the Chancellor, George Osborne MP to outline GGF Members concerns on several issues that are affecting the Glass and Glazing industry.
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Environment
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF 'UK Infrastructure need more focus on energy efficiency'
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) attended the UK Infrastructure Conference on the 3rd February at the Institute of Civil Engineers in Westminster and called for politicians and policy makers to put more emphasis on energy efficiency with regards to UK infrastructure construction projects.
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Environment
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF briefs MPs in Green Deal and Trading Standards Commons debate
Following a number of complaints regarding Green Deal providers, Chloe Smith MP raised the issue in a debate in the House of Commons. Prior to the debate the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) briefed Ms. Smith and other MPs on;
Partner content
Environment
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF calls for 'meaningful' incentives and review of energy eficiency schemes
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has called for a review and overhaul of the Governments energy efficient schemes following the latest Green Deal and ECO (Energy Company Obligation) statistics which show only 64 windows have been installed (under Green Deal) since the scheme started in 2013.
Partner content
Environment
By WWF
Improve the Budget to safeguard the UK’s economic future, says WWF-UK
A smarter approach to the UK's annual Budget, that takes account of the value of the natural environment and responds to global threats and opportunities from natural resource scarcity and climate change, would promote greater resilience and generate substantial benefits to the UK economy and businesses, WWF-UK claims today.
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Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
First EBLEX-sponsored Nuffield scholarship focuses on calf management
Veterinary welfare specialist Sophia Hepple has been confirmed as the first EBLEX-sponsored Nuffield scholar.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Smaller markets help fuel beef export growth in 2014
Demand from smaller markets helped drive a six per cent growth in the volume of beef exports from the UK in 2014, according to EBLEX.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA calls on Government to end non-stun slaughter on day of Parliamentary debate
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), supported by the RSPCA, calls on the Government to end non-stun slaughter on the day of a Parliamentary debate on an e-petition relating to ending non-stun slaughter to promote animal welfare.
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Environment
By Electrical Safety First
Electrical Safety First welcomes funding for product safety
Electrical Safety First is delighted that Jo Swinson, Minister for Consumer Affairs, has announced that an extra 400,000 is being made available to support Trading Standards stop dangerous goods being sold in the UK.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA congratulates RCVS on new Royal Charter
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warmly congratulated the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) as its new Royal Charter came into effect this week
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By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Debit cards now accepted for vet annual renewal fee payments
This year, for the first time, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be accepting debit card payments from veterinary surgeons who are renewing their registration.
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA welcomes Welsh Government’s clarification on timetable for dog microchipping
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and its Welsh Branch welcome the announcement from Rebecca Evans, Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, that clarifies the Welsh Governments timetable for the introduction of compulsory microchipping for dogs in Wales
Consumers need action now on energy market
Environment
By Caroline Flint
Consumers need action now on energy market
After the Competition and Markets Authority found loyal customers were routinely being charged more by energy companies, Shadow Energy Secretary Caroline Flint says it is time for "radical action". 
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA responds to OV tender result in England
The Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) has today confirmed the award of contracts to five regional Delivery Partners in England to deliver bovine TB testing and other Official Veterinarian (OV) services.
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
New kids on the block? Vets issue ‘must-know’ facts on keeping goats as Chinese Year of the Goat starts
As Chinese New Year on Thursday (19 February 2015) ushers in the Year of the Goat, leading veterinary experts have issued some surprising facts and must-know advice to goat lovers and keepers in the UK.
Partner content
Environment
By Energy Technologies Institute
Forest Research E.ON to lead ETI project on characterising UK grown bioenergy feedstocks
Forest Research E.ON chosen to deliver latest ETI bioenergy project Research project will investigate the variability of UK-produced biomassproperties Project involves the sampling and analysis of different types of UK-produced biomass
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By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
New Royal Charter comes into effect
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) new Royal Charter has come into effect today (Tuesday 17 February), meaning that the whole of the veterinary nursing profession in the UK is now regulated.
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Environment
By Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald study identifies need for new policies to address integration of variable renewables
A study by Mott MacDonald has concluded that new policies are required for the successful integration of variable renewable energy (VRE) technologies into markets and power systems. The study found that while many of these technologies can provide the additional benefit of promoting efficient markets, policy makers will need to tailor their interventions to suit their country specific factors.
The final day of the Triffids Partner content
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By Law Commission
The final day of the Triffids
New powers to eradicate damaging foreign plants and animals will soon come into effect after receiving Royal Assent.
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA welcomes Scottish Government review of exotic pet trade
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), together with its Scottish Branch and the British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS), has welcomed the Scottish Governments review of the exotic pet trade, announced by Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment.
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Britain bursting with unwanted pets – Discussion Forum looks at legislative loopholes
Loopholes in animal welfare legislation could be the cause of a rise in unwanted, neglected and sick animals, vets at the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) annual Discussion Forum in June will claim.
Partner content
Environment
By Law Commission
A new approach to controlling invasive non-native plants and animals
New powers to control and eradicate invasive non-native plants and animals are introduced as the Infrastructure Act 2015 receives Royal Assent, giving effect to reforms recommended by the Law Commission.
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Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Charollais index updated to reduce days to slaughter
Signet Breeding Services has produced a new breeding index to improve the growth rates and the speed of finishing Charollais-sired lambs
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Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
2020
Central London
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes
2020
Central London
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes
The Building Regulations and Fire Safety Conference
2020
Central London
The Building Regulations and Fire Safety Conference
NHS Parliamentary Awards
2021
House of Commons
NHS Parliamentary Awards