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CO2 Shortage Risks Empty Supermarket Shelves, Warns Labour
CO2 Shortage Risks Empty Supermarket Shelves, Warns Labour
Environment
Labour has warned that the government is "sleepwalking" into another national crisis amid concerns that a drop in CO2 supplies could soon lead to gaps on supermarket shelves. 
'No Danger' Droughts Will Cause Drinking Water Shortage, Senior Minister Promises
Environment
"No Danger" Droughts Will Cause Drinking Water Shortage, Senior Minister Promises
Price Of Bread, Cheese, Milk And Biscuits Is About To Soar
Environment
Price Of Bread, Cheese, Milk And Biscuits Is About To Soar
Food Prices Could Rise By Almost A Fifth This Autumn, Officials Believe
Environment
Food Prices Could Rise By Almost A Fifth This Autumn, Officials Believe
Struggling Government Staff Are Using Food Banks Due To Real Terms Pay Cuts
Environment
Struggling Government Staff Are Using Food Banks Due To Real Terms Pay Cuts
Calls For Water Company Bosses To Face Prison Over Sewage Pollution
Environment
Calls For Water Company Bosses To Face Prison Over Sewage Pollution
Chicken Will Get More Expensive In The UK After Putin's Ukraine Invasion
Environment
Chicken Will Get More Expensive In The UK After Putin's Ukraine Invasion
The House Live
My Labour manifesto: the climate crisis, wellbeing and tackling the democratic deficit
Environment
By Clive Lewis MP
My Labour manifesto: the climate crisis, wellbeing and tackling the democratic deficit
Animals Matter: Why our new Prime Minister must stick to manifesto commitments on animal welfare Partner content
Environment
By Humane Society International UK
Animals Matter: Why our new Prime Minister must stick to manifesto commitments on animal welfare
Highlighting the role of hydrogen in decarbonising the UK this party conference season Partner content
Environment
By Cadent
Highlighting the role of hydrogen in decarbonising the UK this party conference season
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Keir Starmer Commits To Reversing Government Scrapping Of 45p Top Tax Rate
Keir Starmer Commits To Reversing Government Scrapping Of 45p Top Tax Rate
Political parties
My Labour manifesto: the climate crisis, wellbeing and tackling the democratic deficit
My Labour manifesto: the climate crisis, wellbeing and tackling the democratic deficit
By Clive Lewis MP
Environment
Liverpool guide: What to do outside Labour Conference
Liverpool guide: What to do outside Labour Conference
By Tali Fraser
Books & culture
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Energy is a human right – we must end our reliance on gas to tackle this crisis
Environment
By Chris Skidmore MP
Energy is a human right – we must end our reliance on gas to tackle this crisis
The past few months have seen mounting pressures build up in our food, water and energy supplies, the very foundations of our human needs and our society.
The next prime minister must maintain our place as a world leader in animal welfare
Environment
By Lorraine Platt
The next prime minister must maintain our place as a world leader in animal welfare
Over the last four decades, the Conservative Party has time and again led the way in advancing animal welfare.
Why can't BEIS and the Treasury get on?
Environment
By Tom Sasse
Why can't BEIS and the Treasury get on?
At the heart of the government’s problems with the cost-of-living crisis is a rupture between the two departments charged with managing the economy. Is it just down to the personalities, or is there something deeper going on? Tom Sasse reports.
Environment news
Partner content
Environment
By Woodland Trust
Government defines Protected Areas for shale developments -Woodland Trust responds
With this, the Government has, yet again, ignored the need to better protect ancient woodland by refusing to name it as part of protected areas where fracking will not be allowed to take place, says Woodland Trust
Partner content
Environment
By Woodland Trust
Government defines areas excluded from fracking - and doesn't include ancient woodland
Areas to be excluded from underground fracking activities have been set out by the Government today, through draft regulations that define the protected areas in which fracking will be prohibited.
Concrete Gravity Foundations UK manufactured, cost-effective solution for Offshore Wind Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
Concrete Gravity Foundations UK manufactured, cost-effective solution for Offshore Wind
A number of independent reports have stated that there are significant benefits to be gained from using concrete gravity bases; in construction, installation and in use.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Over 800 RVNs asked to submit their CPD records
Last week the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) wrote to more than 800 registered veterinary nurses asking them to submit their continuing professional development (CPD) records in order to monitor compliance with their professional obligation to undertake CPD.
Partner content
Environment
By British Gas
British Gas to cut gas prices by 5%
British Gas is to reduce household gas prices by 5%, cutting annual energy bills on average by 35.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Beefing up cattle genetic selection
AHDB Beef Lamb is seeking to recruit commercial beef units to take part in a landmark project to drive forward the genetic selection of beef cattle for feed use efficiency.
Gov't zero carbon homes decision hurts construction and environment, says GGF Partner content
Environment
By Glass and Glazing Federation
Gov't zero carbon homes decision hurts construction and environment, says GGF
In reaction to the Government's announcement to scrap the zero carbon homes target, the Glass and Glazing Federation says the move will'not [help]construction or the environment in any way.'
Partner content
Environment
By NOAH
Details of breach of NOAH Code on promotion by MSD Animal Health now available
At its meeting in June 2015, the NOAH Code of Practice Committee heard one case where MSD Animal Health was found to be in breach of 6 of the 8 items under complaint; 3 by concession of the Respondent and 3 by adjudication by the Committee.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS Day: a year of continuing improvement, an honour fit for a Lord and a vision of how vets can lead the way
A year of continuous improvement was promised by Dr Bradley Viner following his investiture as President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) for 2015/16 at RCVS Day the Colleges Annual General Meeting and Awards Day held on Friday 10 July at the Institution of Civil Engineers in Westminster.
Partner content
Environment
By Federation of Master Builders
Common sense on zero carbon will boost housing supply, says FMB
The Governments decision to remove unnecessary zero carbon standards for new homes will boost the supply of housing via small and medium-sized (SME) house builders, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Partner content
Environment
By Energy Saving Trust
New system for VED payment will reduce incentives to choose cleaner vehicles
The Energy Savings Trust responds to the Chancellors VED budget announcement.
Scrapping of zero carbon target risks investment, says CIOB Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
Scrapping of zero carbon target risks investment, says CIOB
Responding to the Government's decision to not proceed with the zero carbon buildings policy, the Chartered Institute of Building says the decision will undermine the manufacturingbase.
Climbing the policy agenda: the Woodland Trust reaches out to politicians with its latest campaign Partner content
Environment
By Woodland Trust
Climbing the policy agenda: the Woodland Trust reaches out to politicians with its latest campaign
As the new Government sets its agenda for the coming parliament, environmental campaigners are keen to make their voices heard early on.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Suspected bird flu in Lancashire
Defra is investigating a case of suspected avian influenza (bird flu) in Lancashire.
Partner content
Environment
By Woodland Trust
How could HS2 Ltd lose 14 ancient woods?
After extensive research and 18 months of lobbying by the Woodland Trust, Government has finally admitted that a further 14 ancient woods are threatened by HS2, bringing the route-wide total from 83 to 97.
Partner content
Environment
By University of Exeter
Brawling badgers age faster
Male badgers that spend their youth fighting tend to age more quickly than their passive counterparts according to new research from the University of Exeter.
Partner content
Environment
By Federation of Master Builders
Deafening silence from Government on energy efficiency, says the FMB
The Government is refusing to address a major source of carbon emissions, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Caroline Flint MP: Energy consumers have an ally in me
Environment
By PoliticsHome
Caroline Flint MP: Energy consumers have an ally in me
Shadow Energy Secretary Caroline Flint reacts to the announcement by the Competition Authority that millions of consumers have been overcharged for their energy and says her campaign to end rip off energy bills goes on.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Badger culling to begin in Northern Ireland research project: BVA response
The Department for Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has confirmed that badger culling will begin in the second year of the test, vaccinate or remove (TVR) wildlife intervention research project, as part of the overall bovine TB eradication strategy.
Offshore wind can deliver jobs, energy and economic benefit to coastal communities Partner content
Environment
By Navitus Bay
Offshore wind can deliver jobs, energy and economic benefit to coastal communities
Navitus Bay Project Director Mike Unsworth responds to Richard Drax MP's recent article and parliamentary debate on plans for an offshore wind farm off the coast of his South Dorset constituency.
Taking the bite out of canine attacks Partner content
Environment
By Blue Cross
Taking the bite out of canine attacks
To mark dog awareness week Blue Cross Editor Rachael Millar suggests we need to learn how dogs communicate with people and to watch out for warning signals.
Partner content
Environment
By University of Exeter
Scientists warn of species loss due to man-made landscapes
Study found 35% fewer bird species in agricultural habitats.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Anglia Ruskin University receives full approval for veterinary nursing degree courses
Veterinary nurse graduates from Anglia Ruskin University will be able to automatically join the Register after its degree courses were granted full approval by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Still fishing for chips - a quarter of dogs not microchipped with less than a year to go
With under a year to go until the microchipping of dogs becomes compulsory across the UK, the majority of vets estimate that at least 25% of dogs are still not microchipped.
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Unlocking the SCS Online
2022
Online
Unlocking the SCS Online
Unlocking the SCS London
2022
London
Unlocking the SCS London
Building & Fire Safety: Achieving regulatory compliance
2022
Online
Building & Fire Safety: Achieving regulatory compliance
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership London
2022
Central London
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership London