A former minister has accused Downing Street of withholding details of its plans on how to handle a no deal Brexit.

Major water company chief executives have been called in by Michael Gove to explain why they have not met targets to clamp down on leaks.

Leaving the European Union without a deal could see the cost of fruit and vegetables soar, a former trade minister has warned.

The number of heat-related deaths in the UK will treble by the middle of the century if the Government fails to prepare, MPs have warned.

Coca-Cola Great Britain has today announced a partnership with Merlin Entertainments, to offer people 50 per cent off entry to some of the UK’s most popular family attractions, in exchange for used plastic drink bottles. 

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has voiced concerns for the welfare of badgers who may be trapped in cages for long periods of time in cull areas in England.

With the EFRA committee calling for an consultation to be held on the possibility of banning the import and sale of fur in the UK, Dods Monitoring's Alex Tiley examines the future of the industry. 

MPs have urged the Government to consider banning the sale of fur after it emerged that current rules around labelling are not being enforced.

UKLPG, the trade association for the LPG industry, is calling on the Government to remain committed to its Clean Growth Strategy objectives following its response to the Energy Company Obligation ECO3 consultation which was published yesterday (19th July). 

Sustainable Packaging Strategy Ambition: To recover all of our packaging so that more is recycled and none ends up as litter

As a seasoned Brexiteer, George Eustice is well versed in how the European Union impacts Britain’s agricultural sector. Now, as minister for Farming, he is responsible for carving out policies to shape the industry’s future outside of the EU. He talks to Nicholas Mairs

Forcing housebuilders to fit infrastructure for charging electric vehicles is among plans to be unveiled as part of a major Government transport strategy.

Becky Thwaites, Head of Public Affairs at Blue Cross pet charity reflects on a recent Westminster Hall debate on pet theft.

Scottish Conservative and Unionist MP Ross Thomson writes ahead of his Ten Minute Rule Motion later today on pet theft.

Becky Thwaites, Head of Public Affairs at Blue Cross comments ahead of a Westminster Hall debate and a Ten Minute Rule Motion this week, both on pet theft:

Liz Truss has been rebuked by Number 10 after using a speech to launch an attack on Cabinet colleague Michael Gove.

National pet charity Blue Cross is pleased to hear police and local authorities support a rethink of Section One of the Dangerous Dogs Act and supports  their calls for simpler legislation to enable to them focus on cracking down on irresponsible owners of any dog; irrespective of breed.

Liz Truss has launched an extraordinary attack on Michael Gove by attacking his crackdown on plastics and suggesting he is full of "hot air".

The Chief Executive of National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) writes about the challenge to ensure UK vets and animal keepers retain access to the range of animal medicines in the UK that are currently available, to support the health and welfare of our farm livestock and pets after we leave the EU.

Conservative peer Baroness McIntosh writes ahead of her parliamentary debate today on 'Implications for the UKs future trade relations following the failure to reach agreement at the G7 Summit in Canada' with specific regard to the food, drink and manufacturing sectors.

Shadow Flooding & Coastal Communities minister Holly Lynch says that the Government is intentionally failing to properly regulate water companies: ‘We have to find a better way of ensuring that water companies cannot leave customers without water for days due to their own failures, only for those at the very top to be rewarded with multi-million pound packages’.

Senior Vice President of the British Veterinary Association Gudrun Ravetz welcomes an exemption to the cap on skilled migrants for Non-EU doctors and nurses, but asks that this is extended to cover the veterinary profession, which has responsibility for animal health and welfare, food safety and public health.

Michael Gove has been criticised for using a disposable coffee cup, despite previously taking a stand against them.

Ministers must legislate to ensure that producers of packaging are held accountable for the collection, recycling, and disposal of their products, writes Anna McMorrin