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Labour MP Warns Planning Reforms Could Overwhelm Environment Regulator
Labour MP Warns Planning Reforms Could Overwhelm Environment Regulator
Environment
A Labour MP has raised concern about the feasibility of a key plank of the government's planning reforms.
Victoria Atkins: I’ve Cross-Examined Gun-Toting Drug Lords – Labour MPs Don't Worry Me
Environment
Victoria Atkins: I’ve Cross-Examined Gun-Toting Drug Lords – Labour MPs Don't Worry Me
An official register of fire safety certificates will protect homeowners from bad actors
Environment
By Matt Western MP
An official register of fire safety certificates will protect homeowners from bad actors
Labour Figures Come Out Against Chancellor's 'Environmentally Illiterate' Plans
Environment
Labour Figures Come Out Against Chancellor's 'Environmentally Illiterate' Plans
Labour Sticks To Its Guns On Inheritance Tax Despite Farmer Backlash
Environment
Labour Sticks To Its Guns On Inheritance Tax Despite Farmer Backlash
Greens Urge Government To Rethink Tax On Farming
Environment
Greens Urge Government To Rethink Tax On Farming
Committee Chair Says Finding Money For Climate Goals Will Be Biggest Challenge For COP29
Environment
Committee Chair Says Finding Money For Climate Goals Will Be Biggest Challenge For COP29
Opinion
Defra has lost its way
Environment
By Alistair Carmichael MP
Defra has lost its way
We cannot continue to take a flippant approach to how we feed the nation
Environment
By Baroness Batters
We cannot continue to take a flippant approach to how we feed the nation
Labour’s net-zero is built on slave labour and broken promises
Environment
By Harriet Cross MP
Labour’s net-zero is built on slave labour and broken promises
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Alastair Campbell Tells Labour To Set Up MP Group To Attack Reform
Alastair Campbell Tells Labour To Set Up MP Group To Attack Reform
Political parties
How Keir Starmer Keeps His Massive Parliamentary Party In Line
How Keir Starmer Keeps His Massive Parliamentary Party In Line
Political parties
Reform Local Election Candidates Plan Musk-Style Savings And Diversity Cuts
Reform Local Election Candidates Plan Musk-Style Savings And Diversity Cuts
Political parties
Senior Tories Meet German Counterparts To Discuss Rebuilding and Fighting Reform
Senior Tories Meet German Counterparts To Discuss Rebuilding and Fighting Reform
Foreign affairs
We cannot deny Reform’s appeal – but these fake patriots do not stand for British values
We cannot deny Reform’s appeal – but these fake patriots do not stand for British values
By Mike Tapp MP
Political parties
The UK must sign a bilateral security agreement with Kosovo
The UK must sign a bilateral security agreement with Kosovo
By Paul Foster MP
Foreign affairs
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Victoria Atkins: I’ve Cross-Examined Gun-Toting Drug Lords – Labour MPs Don't Worry Me
Environment
Victoria Atkins: I’ve Cross-Examined Gun-Toting Drug Lords – Labour MPs Don't Worry Me
Sienna Rodgers talks to shadow environment secretary Victoria Atkins who aims her fire at ‘City Steve’, ‘showman’ Nigel Farage and the government’s ‘Marxist’ policy on compulsory purchase
The spiders that ate Ebbsfleet
Environment
By Michael Dnes
The spiders that ate Ebbsfleet
As we – once again – await the unveiling of a host of proposed new towns, Michael Dnes tells the extraordinary cautionary tale of how an industrial wasteland in Kent just 17 minutes by high-speed train from central London remains a spiders’ paradise
A nuclear kettle of fish at Hinkley Point C
Environment
By Tali Fraser
A nuclear kettle of fish at Hinkley Point C
Is a trawler’s worth of fish getting in the way of our nuclear ambitions? Tali Fraser investigates something fishy going on around Hinkley Point C
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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.
Partner content
Environment
By Woodland Trust
Natural environment must not be sidelined as part of airports debate
Woodland Trust Chief Executive Beccy Speight comments on the Airports Commission report
Partner content
Environment
By Woodland Trust
Woodland Trust raises potential impact of fracking on anicent woodland
Woodland Trust Chief Executive cites the concerns the Trust has about fracking especially to ensure that ancient woodlands are protected
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Deadline extended for new RCVS Specialist status applications
Following a recent Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) decision to strengthen the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct regarding the use of the term specialist by veterinary surgeons practising in the UK, the College has extended the deadline for new applications to its list of RCVS Specialists.
Kevin Hollinrake MP: Is Shale Gas exploration right for the UK and for my constituency?
Environment
By PoliticsHome
Kevin Hollinrake MP: Is Shale Gas exploration right for the UK and for my constituency?
Thirsk and Malton's newly elected Conservative MP has a parliamentary debate on Shale Gas today. He is concerned about the dangers and argues: 'the beauty of our countryside is North Yorkshire’s main asset and we must protect this at all costs'.
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Environment
By Woodland Trust
Carnegie Story Trail encourages visitors to hunt for treasure in the woods
A new trail has been created to help families explore the heritage of a Highland wood.
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Environment
By University of Exeter
Pesticide study shows that sexual conflict can maintain genetic variation
New research from the University of Exeter has shown that the sexually antagonistic gene for resistance to the pesticide DDT, which increases fitness in female flies but simultaneously decreases fitness in male flies, helps to maintain genetic variation.
Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Scottish Government backs more consistent recycling collections
It has been announced that the Scottish Government is due to back more consistent household recycling schemes, through a zero waste taskforce in partnership with COSLA.
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA and BVA Northern Ireland Branch welcome reduction in brucellosis testing regime
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and BVA Northern Ireland Branch welcome the DARDs announcement that the brucellosis testing regime is to be reduced.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Free CPD day for overseas vets in September
In September the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be holding a free day of continuing professional development for overseas veterinary graduates in conjunction with the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the Veterinary Defence Society (VDS).
Matt Warman MP: Why we need to do more on broadband
Environment
By PoliticsHome
Matt Warman MP: Why we need to do more on broadband
Newly elected Conservative MP Matt Warman writes ahead of his Westminster Hall debate on Superfast broadband roll-out.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Point-of-sale kit beefs up sales for butchers
Quality Standard Mark (QSM) butchers using AHDB Beef and Lambs spring point-of-sale (POS) kit have reported an uplift in average sales of beef brisket and lamb shoulder of 20 per cent.
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Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
New herd management tool to help producers increase efficiency
The AHDB Beef and Lamb Better Returns Programme (BRP) has developed a free online tool to help beef farmers manage their herd electronically.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Scheme to develop expertise in the beef sector
A new scheme to develop expertise in the beef sector and encourage personal development in the industry is being launched.
Partner content
Environment
By Mott MacDonald
Sustainability must be incorporated into routine seismic design
Too often in earthquake engineering, sustainability considerations are sidelined in an effort to save time and money.
EventsAll
Illicit Trade: The Growing Crime in the UK
2025
Thames Pavillion, House of Commons
Illicit Trade: The Growing Crime in the UK
Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport
2025
Surveyor's House, 12 Great George Street, SW1P 3AD
Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport
Net Zero Week 2025
2025
Virtual
Net Zero Week 2025