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Water Minister Emma Hardy: 'The Regulatory System Is Broken'
Water Minister Emma Hardy: "The Regulatory System Is Broken"
Environment
With water now a top political issue in Britain, Sienna Rodgers talks to Defra minister Emma Hardy who says regulation of the industry is ‘broken’ – and warns companies, ‘there’s no room to hide’
Food Bank Usage Up By More Than 50 Per Cent In Five Years
Social affairs
Food Bank Usage Up By More Than 50 Per Cent In Five Years
Labour MPs Urge Government To Harden Position On China
Foreign affairs
Labour MPs Urge Government To Harden Position On China
UK Suspends Trade Talks With Israel Over 'Abominable' Situation In Gaza
Foreign affairs
UK Suspends Trade Talks With Israel Over "Abominable" Situation In Gaza
The government must stop dragging its heels on urgent environmental issues
Environment
By Rebecca Pow
The government must stop dragging its heels on urgent environmental issues
An 'Evocative and Compelling' Play: Richard Baker Reviews 'The Gang of Three'
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An 'Evocative and Compelling' Play: Richard Baker Reviews 'The Gang of Three'
Water bosses need to start thinking of customers, not just themselves
Environment
By Alistair Carmichael MP
Water bosses need to start thinking of customers, not just themselves
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Food Bank Usage Up By More Than 50 Per Cent In Five Years
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Food Bank Usage Up By More Than 50 Per Cent In Five Years
Water Minister Emma Hardy: 'The Regulatory System Is Broken'
Environment
Water Minister Emma Hardy: "The Regulatory System Is Broken"
Labour MPs Urge Government To Harden Position On China
Foreign affairs
Labour MPs Urge Government To Harden Position On China
UK Suspends Trade Talks With Israel Over 'Abominable' Situation In Gaza
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