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Newton Abbott MP Anne Marie Morris writes ahead of her Adjournment debate on 'fly tipping in rural areas' with over one million incidents in 2016/17 costing local authorities an estimated £58 million to clear.
The Government's fiscal watchdog should use climate change data in its economic forecasting, John McDonnell has said.
Liberal Democrat peer Baroness Miller writes ahead of her Lords Question on the effect of Brexit on UK food prices over the next five years.
Food and drink is Scotland’s fastest growing sector – but we must fight to protect it in a post-Brexit world, writes Angus MacNeil
Get these talks right and our food and drink manufacturers can thrive – and lead Britain’s post-Brexit economy, writes John Stevenson
The Government is drawing up plans for a new environment watchdog to shore up wildlife and pollution protections after Brexit, Michael Gove has declared.
Former Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Chair Baroness McIntosh writes in advance of her Parliamentary question today on "Discussions with farming organisations about the future of farm support post-Brexit".
The Go-Ahead Group has today published its sustainability report for the year ended 1 July 2017, which coincides with the Group's Annual General Meeting. This publication illustrates the company’s sustainability performance and progress across all aspects of the organisation's activity.
Michael Gove has insisted chlorinated chicken from the US will not be sold in the UK after Brexit - just hours after Liam Fox told MPs he had "no problem" with it.
The Liberal Democrat MP, Alistair Carmichael, says the Treasury must stop treating the Scottish Whisky industry as a 'cash cow'.
NOAH believes the progress reported in the Veterinary Antimicrobial Resistance and Sales Surveillance (VARSS) report for 2016, which shows significant reductions in antimicrobial use, demonstrates that UK vets and farmers are making every effort to prescribe and use antibiotics responsibly.
Air pollution has improved since the Great Smog, but it still causes more deaths than car accidents in London, and globally the problem is still worse. What combination of policy and practice will keep people moving—and breathing? The article below is based on a roundtable discussion, convened by Go-Ahead Group CEO David Brown and Jericho Chambers on 5 October 2017.
An ancient oak tree, thought to be several hundred years old, is likely to become another victim of HS2 – but it won’t be felled for the rail line, only a mere access road which needs to be widened to enable vehicles help construct the route.
Continued cooperation to ensure the unique relationships, structures and movements that straddle the Northern Ireland/Republic of Ireland border was the focus of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) annual Northern Ireland dinner, held at Stormont on Thursday (19 October).
Looking after our precious ecosystems requires constant energy and willingness to listen to environmental organisations, scientists and animal welfare groups who are pushing for progress on this issue, says Andrew Rosindell MP.
Labour MP Angela Smith and WWF CEO, Tanya Steele today opened a week-long installation in the Houses of Parliament calling for the environment to be at the heart of politics and the Brexit negotiations.
Becky Thwaites, Head of Public Affairs at Blue Cross pet charity, has responded to Christopher Evans MP's puppy sales debate.
The 1950s with its black and white televisions and teddy boys almost seem to belong to another world, yet pets sales are governed by legislation passed when Churchill and Attlee were still leading their respective parties.
As Strom Ophelia hits Northern Ireland, the UK's leading veterinary body is highlighting the impact flooding could have on small holders and farmers.
British farmers will produce more food if the UK leaves the European Union without a deal, according to Chris Grayling.
The Government’s response (12 October) to the House of Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee’s report on Brexit: Farm Animal Welfare is promising, but actual promises now need to be made in Brexit negotiations, says the British Veterinary Association (BVA).
British Veterinary Association President John Fishwick urges the Government to add veterinary surgeons to the Shortage Occupation List.
New study finds that local authorities stand to benefit from introduction of a DRS for plastic and glass bottles and aluminium cans.
Plans to trash ancient dormouse woodland shows Government rowing back on its own biodiversity commitments.