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Packaging Industry Says It Is Too Late To Stop Shortages Of Cans And Cardboard
Packaging Industry Says It Is Too Late To Stop Shortages Of Cans And Cardboard
Coronavirus
It is now too late to avert temporary shortages of cardboard and aluminium cans this autumn, a leading figure in the packaging industry has warned.
IKEA continues to champion climate action by joining COP26 as a Partner Partner content
Environment
By IKEA
IKEA continues to champion climate action by joining COP26 as a Partner
The Pig Industry Thinks The Cabinet Is Split Over Visas As Mass Cull Continues
Coronavirus
The Pig Industry Thinks The Cabinet Is Split Over Visas As Mass Cull Continues
Emergency Lorry Driver Visas Won't Last The Full Three Months
Environment
Emergency Lorry Driver Visas Won't Last The Full Three Months
Craft Breweries Could Stop Being Able To Make Beer Fizzy Because Of CO2 Shortage
Environment
Craft Breweries Could Stop Being Able To Make Beer Fizzy Because Of CO2 Shortage
Beer, Fizzy Drinks And Meat Supplies Threatened By CO2 Shortages, Ministers Warned
Environment
Beer, Fizzy Drinks And Meat Supplies Threatened By CO2 Shortages, Ministers Warned
Geronimo The Alpaca Has Been Killed After Weeks Of Protests
Environment
Geronimo The Alpaca Has Been Killed After Weeks Of Protests
The House Live
When it comes to levelling up, the UK’s fractured health outcomes should be high on the agenda Partner content
Coronavirus
By [email protected]
When it comes to levelling up, the UK’s fractured health outcomes should be high on the agenda
A strong and resilient economy is crucial for net-zero Britain – and the private sector must be given the confidence to invest in green jobs
Environment
By Philip Dunne MP
A strong and resilient economy is crucial for net-zero Britain – and the private sector must be given the confidence to invest in green jobs
Reversing biodiversity decline will require decisive action across our society Partner content
Environment
By WSP
Reversing biodiversity decline will require decisive action across our society
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MPs Across The Political Divide Pay Tribute To David Amess After He Was Killed In His Constituency
MPs Across The Political Divide Pay Tribute To David Amess After He Was Killed In His Constituency
Obituaries
Conservative MP David Amess Has Died Following Stabbing At Constituency Surgery
Conservative MP David Amess Has Died Following Stabbing At Constituency Surgery
Political parties
Grant Shapps Says 'Very, Very Few' Foreign Lorry Drivers Have Taken Up UK Visas
Grant Shapps Says "Very, Very Few" Foreign Lorry Drivers Have Taken Up UK Visas
Coronavirus
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Climate action must advance the rights of women and girls
Environment
By Baroness Sugg
Climate action must advance the rights of women and girls
The UK government must ensure there is a global commitment to limit climate change to 1.5 degrees and give concrete support for gender equality and women and girls’ leadership.
We must back British farming 365 days a year
Environment
By Theo Clarke MP
We must back British farming 365 days a year
We must support all our farmers to keep doing what they do best - feeding us, caring for the environment and maintaining the varied and beautiful landscapes across the whole of the UK.
Flood Zone MPs Issue Plea To 'Radically Reform' Green Plans After Alarming Climate Report
Environment
Flood Zone MPs Issue Plea To "Radically Reform" Green Plans After Alarming Climate Report
After this week’s “code red” climate report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned the planet is warming at a more alarming rate than expected, MPs from both major parties fear recent flooding is set to get much worse and are calling for more to be done at both a local and global scale.
Environment news
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Nominations open for 2015 VN Golden Jubilee Award
Nominations for this years VN Golden Jubilee Award, which recognises exceptional contribution to veterinary nursing, are now being accepted.
Tackling Air Pollution in London Partner content
Environment
By London Assembly
Tackling Air Pollution in London
London AM & Chair of the Assembly's Environment Committee Stephen Knight suggests how to improve air quality in the city
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
New President for BVA Northern Ireland Branch
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) Northern Ireland Branch has elected Simon Doherty as its new President.
Partner content
Environment
By Campaign to Protect Rural England
Minister for Transport declares that beauty is of vital importance to road infrastructure
Campaigners welcome pledge at CPRE-CBT lecture that aesthetics will be crucial consideration in road building plans.
Overwhelming support for nuclear energy among MPs Partner content
Environment
By Dods Monitoring
Overwhelming support for nuclear energy among MPs
A new poll by Dods has found that a substantial majority of MPs back nuclear energy, in a boost to the UK’s nascent new nuclear programme.
Falling energy prices 'could threaten renewables' Partner content
Environment
By UK Energy Research Centre
Falling energy prices 'could threaten renewables'
Falling global energy prices could compromise investment in renewables, a leading energy expert has warned.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Quality beef and lamb flourishes in France
EBLEX has been helping raise the profile of Quality Standard beef and lamb, from food service to family plate in France
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Question time for EBLEX as new video show launched
English beef and lamb farmers are being encouraged to ask EBLEX as part of a new digital offering from the industrys levy board.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Disciplinary Committee issues severe reprimand to Suffolk veterinary surgeon
A veterinary surgeon from Suffolk has received a severe reprimand and warning as to future conduct after being found guilty of serious professional misconduct by the Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS news: Disciplinary Committee to meet in February
A meeting of the Disciplinary Committee of the RCVS as constituted under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, will be held at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, Belgravia House, 62-64 Horseferry Road, London SW1P 2AF
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
British Veterinary Association challenges next government on animal welfare and disease prevention
The President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) John Blackwell will set out the organisations 2015 General Election manifesto, urging political parties to commit to taking action on animal welfare and disease prevention, in a keynote speech in London tonight.
Insulation industry practices ‘unacceptable’
Environment
By John Denham
Insulation industry practices ‘unacceptable’
John Denham MP calls for the government to protect people from faulty cavity wall insulation by ensuring an effective monitoring process.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
First Vet Futures Group meeting - ambitions starting to take shape
Greater diversity, a truly integrated One Health approach and zero veterinary suicides were just some of ambitions for the profession discussed at the first meeting of the Vet Futures Group, which took place on 26 January 2015.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Vet Futures: Guest blogger asks if VAT on vet fees for pets should be dropped?
In this months Vet Futures guest blog Stuart Winter, the Sunday Express small animal columnist and a campaigner to end VAT on pet fees, asks if charging VAT is a barrier to owners registering their pets with a veterinary surgery.
Partner content
Environment
By Energy Technologies Institute
ETI seeks partners for bioenergy project to refine estimates of available UK land that could be used for energy crops
ETI issues Request for Proposals seeking partners to deliver a new project in its bioenergy technology programme
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Homegrown butchers a cut above the rest
An EBLEX-backed butchery duo sharpened their skills to take the top honour at the prestigious European Butchery competition last weekend.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Extension to RCVS alternative dispute resolution trial
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has extended its alternative dispute resolution (ADR) trial until October 2015 and broadened its remit, allowing more cases to be considered.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
E-petition to end non-stun slaughter hits 100,000 as FSA figures show increase in non-stun
The Government e-petition launched by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and supported by the RSPCA calling for the end of non-stun slaughter to improve animal welfare at the time of death passed its goal of 100,000 signatures today. The news comes on the day that the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Animal Welfare Survey of Slaughterhouses in Great Britain reveals an increase in non-stun slaughter.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA welcomes practitioner-led approach of Welsh OV tender result
The Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) and the Welsh Government has today announced that contracts have been signed with two delivery partners, Menter a Busnes (North Wales) and Iechyd Da (Gwledig) Ltd (South Wales), to deliver bovine TB testing and other Official Veterinarian (OV) services in Wales.
Partner content
Environment
By Go-Ahead
Go-Ahead achieves its highest carbon disclosure project rating
The Go-Ahead Group plc has scored 84 points out of 100 and is rated B in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)UKresults.
Partner content
Environment
By University of Exeter
Global warming doubles risk of extreme La Niña event, research shows
The risk of extreme La Nia events in the Pacific Ocean could double due to global warming, new research has shown.
Partner content
Environment
By University of Exeter
Research pinpoints new technique for producing cheaper solar energy
Pioneering new research could pave the way for solar energy to be converted into household electricity more cheaply than ever before.
Partner content
Environment
By University of Exeter
Doubt cast on global firestorm generated by dino-killing asteroid
Pioneering new research has debunked the theory that the asteroid that is thought to have led to the extinction of dinosaurs also caused vast global firestorms that ravaged planet Earth.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Singapore spotlight for Quality Standard beef
Demand from the foodservice sector in Singapore could present significant opportunities for UK beef exports to the region, according to EBLEX
EventsAll
BAME into Leadership Autumn Conference
2021
London & Online
BAME into Leadership Autumn Conference
Unlocking the Senior Civil Service
2021
London & Online
Unlocking the Senior Civil Service
Fostering Conscious Inclusion at Work
2021
Online
Fostering Conscious Inclusion at Work
Women into Leadership Manchester
2021
Manchester & Online
Women into Leadership Manchester