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MPs Urge Ofwat To Act As Water Bills Rise While Shareholder Dividends Continue
MPs Urge Ofwat To Act As Water Bills Rise While Shareholder Dividends Continue
Environment
A group of Labour MPs led by senior back bencher Barry Gardiner have written to Ofwat chief executive David Black to express concern over the impact rising water bills will have on people struggling with the cost of living.
Most Likely Lib Dem Wins Are In Places Worst Affected By Sewage Spills
Environment
Most Likely Lib Dem Wins Are In Places Worst Affected By Sewage Spills
Effluent Is Turning The Affluent Green
Environment
Effluent Is Turning The Affluent Green
Protesters Disrupt David Lammy's Speech On Tackling Dirty Money
Environment
Protesters Disrupt David Lammy's Speech On Tackling Dirty Money
Time to break down the barriers stalling water efficient housing Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
Time to break down the barriers stalling water efficient housing
Government Urged To Boost Support For Killing 'Menace' Grey Squirrels
Environment
Government Urged To Boost Support For Killing "Menace" Grey Squirrels
Tory MP Urges People To 'Think Carefully' Before Buying Puppies
Environment
Tory MP Urges People To "Think Carefully" Before Buying Puppies
The House Live
Plug in to unlock: the benefits of smart meter-enabled EV flexibility Partner content
Environment
By Cornwall Insight
Plug in to unlock: the benefits of smart meter-enabled EV flexibility
The role of renewable liquid gases in the fight to reach net-zero Partner content
Environment
By Dimeta
The role of renewable liquid gases in the fight to reach net-zero
The future needs innovators Partner content
Environment
By Urban Splash
The future needs innovators
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New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is 'Massive Waste' In How Local Councils Are Funded
New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is "Massive Waste" In How Local Councils Are Funded
Communities
Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More 'Transparent' To Stop 'Fibbing And Skulduggery'
Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More "Transparent" To Stop "Fibbing And Skulduggery"
Political parties
The Professor Will See You Now
The Professor Will See You Now
By Professor Philip Cowley
Parliament
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The Minette Batters interview: 'I’m fed up with agriculture being deemed low-skilled, low-paid'
Environment
By Tali Fraser
The Minette Batters interview: 'I’m fed up with agriculture being deemed low-skilled, low-paid'
Brexit thrust farmers into the centre of political debate for the first time in generations. Minette Batters tells Tali Fraser what it’s been like to be in the eye of the ‘tornado’
Steve Reed interview: 'There’s a definite perception Labour doesn’t get rural voters'
Environment
By Sienna Rodgers
Steve Reed interview: 'There’s a definite perception Labour doesn’t get rural voters'
Shadow Defra secretary Steve Reed talks to Sienna Rodgers about Labour’s drive to win back rural voters, how the party plans to show respect for the countryside, and his recipe for the perfect roast potato
Rural Voters Feel Labour Doesn’t 'Get' Them, Says Shadow Environment Secretary
Environment
Rural Voters Feel Labour Doesn’t "Get" Them, Says Shadow Environment Secretary
Rural voters feel the Labour Party does not "get" them, shadow environment, food and rural affairs secretary Steve Reed has said in an interview with The House magazine.
Environment news
Ad hoc energy incentives are as inefficient as an old gas boiler. It's time for a long-term plan says construction sector Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
Ad hoc energy incentives are as inefficient as an old gas boiler. It's time for a long-term plan says construction sector
This Net Zero Week, the Chartered Institute of Building sets out how Government can embrace long-term energy incentive strategies.
The levelling-up and regeneration bill: A chance for the government to show it is serious on greening our housing stock
Environment
By Baroness Hayman of Ullock
The levelling-up and regeneration bill: A chance for the government to show it is serious on greening our housing stock
Ensuring the UK housing stock is energy efficient will play a major role in ensuring the government reaches its net-zero targets. Baroness Hayman of Ullock, Shadow Spokesperson for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, sets out Labour’s vision on green housing and planning.
How we can seize the opportunities from the UK’s transition to net-zero
Environment
By Chris Skidmore MP
How we can seize the opportunities from the UK’s transition to net-zero
Having signed net-zero into law in 2019, Chair of the UK government’s Net Zero Review and former UK energy minister, Chris Skidmore MP, sets out how we can build on the positive momentum from Mission Zero.
Cross-industry collaboration is key to greener social housing Partner content
Environment
By Home Group
Greener Futures Partnership
Cross-industry collaboration is key to greener social housing
Greener Futures Partnership is making inroads into net-zero in social housing but needs outside support if it is to help the UK meet its goals.
Despite adversity, Scotland remains the lead in net-zero, and continues to pave the way for the UK
Environment
By Alan Brown MP
Despite adversity, Scotland remains the lead in net-zero, and continues to pave the way for the UK
Scotland has an ambitious target to reach net-zero emissions of all greenhouse gases by 2045. Alan Brown MP, Shadow SNP Spokesperson for Energy Security and Net Zero, sets out what Scotland needs to fulfil its potential.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA’s charity to invest £70,000 in innovative animal welfare research projects
Animal Welfare Foundation puts out call for researchers to apply for funding
A brighter, better future: the promise of nuclear energy
Environment
By Virginia Crosbie MP
A brighter, better future: the promise of nuclear energy
Against the backdrop of a global energy crisis and the increasingly urgent need to address climate change, Virginia Crosbie MP, Vice-Chair and Secretary of the Nuclear Energy APPG, explores the benefits of nuclear.
Future-proofing tomorrow’s housing from future shock Partner content
Environment
By Electrical Safety First
Future-proofing tomorrow’s housing from future shock
With the government setting a target of achieving net-zero by 2050, Wayne Mackay, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Electrical Safety First believes that electrical safety is not being given the attention it needs.
System Change, Not Climate Change: Why Business as Usual Won't Suffice
Environment
By Baroness Bennett
System Change, Not Climate Change: Why Business as Usual Won't Suffice
As the UK pledges to reach net-zero by 2050, Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle, Green Party member of the House of Lords, calls for the government to do more now in order to reach that target.
The Role of the Climate and Ecology Bill in Getting Us to Net-Zero
Environment
By Wera Hobhouse MP
The Role of the Climate and Ecology Bill in Getting Us to Net-Zero
With the Climate and Ecology Bill making its way through the Commons, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Energy Security and Net Zero, Wera Hobhouse MP, discusses how the bill can help the UK achieve its net-zero goals.
Striking a Balance: Achieving Net-Zero While Ensuring Affordable Energy Supply
Environment
By Angus MacNeil MP
Striking a Balance: Achieving Net-Zero While Ensuring Affordable Energy Supply
The Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee aims to scrutinise the government’s approach to securing the UK’s energy supply and cutting emissions. Recently elected Chair, Angus MacNeil MP, outlines the priorities of the newly formed Committee.
How we can accelerate Britain’s renewable energy capacity
Environment
By Philip Dunne MP
How we can accelerate Britain’s renewable energy capacity
With low carbon power sources delivering positive results, Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, Philip Dunne MP, sets out how net-zero Britain can go further and faster.
Bringing renewable solutions to the UK: why we need “more of everything” Partner content
Environment
By Dimeta
Bringing renewable solutions to the UK: why we need “more of everything”
Sophia Haywood, Head of Advocacy and Communications at Dimeta explores how having a multi-solution approach to net-zero policy encourages the deployment and development of domestic renewable fuel production, delivering a just transition for all parts of society.
The UK must embrace hydrogen if we are to reach a net-zero future
Environment
By Alexander Stafford MP
The UK must embrace hydrogen if we are to reach a net-zero future
Member of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee and Chair of the Hydrogen APPG, Alexander Stafford MP, explains why we must press ahead with building out the UK’s hydrogen economy.
Investment in our ports is critical to achieving our net-zero commitments Partner content
Environment
By Orkney Future Ports
Investment in our ports is critical to achieving our net-zero commitments
The renewables sector will play a key role in helping the UK to achieve its net-zero targets. Paul Olvhoj, Business Development Manager at Orkney Islands Council calls for investment in the UK’s port infrastructure to help support the offshore wind sector.
Climate change is a global challenge: nature-based solutions can, and must, play a key role
Environment
By Therese Coffey MP
Climate change is a global challenge: nature-based solutions can, and must, play a key role
Mother nature will play an important role in helping to fight climate change. Dr Thérèse Coffey MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, outlines how the government is supporting nature-based solutions to achieve its net-zero targets.
Net-zero naysayers: homeowners need your help not hindrance Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
Net-zero naysayers: homeowners need your help not hindrance
Executive Director of MIMA, Sarah Kostense-Winterton, sets out two practical solutions that can incentivise homeowners to improve the energy efficiency in their homes, while promoting individual choice and adhering to fiscal responsibility on the path to net-zero.
Why energy security and net-zero must go hand in hand
Environment
By Graham Stuart MP
Why energy security and net-zero must go hand in hand
Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero, Graham Stuart MP, sets out the progress made so far as part of the UK’s transition to renewables and why we must keep moving towards the clean technologies of the future to boost UK energy security.
Net-zero: why it’s more than just hydrogen and electrification Partner content
Environment
By Calor Gas
Net-zero: why it’s more than just hydrogen and electrification
We need the full range of green technology to achieve net-zero. Calor’s Head of Corporate Affairs, Duncan Carter, explains why this must include renewable liquid gases.
Green prosperity plan: Labour’s ambition for a green future
Environment
By Kerry McCarthy MP
Green prosperity plan: Labour’s ambition for a green future
With a general election due to take place within the next two years, Kerry McCarthy MP, Shadow Minister for Climate Change, puts forward Labour’s Green Prosperity Plan.
The Path to Net Zero: A special report to mark Net Zero Week 2023 Partner content
Environment
By Total Politics Impact
The Path to Net Zero: A special report to mark Net Zero Week 2023
The latest issue of The House magazine includes a special report to celebrate Net Zero Week 2023, bringing together politicians, businesses, and consumers. From nature-based solutions to energy security strategies and inclusive economic growth, the ‘Path to Net Zero’ explores diverse avenues leading us towards a carbon neutral society.
Zac Goldsmith Quits Government Saying Rishi Sunak Is 'Uninterested' In Environment
Environment
Zac Goldsmith Quits Government Saying Rishi Sunak Is "Uninterested" In Environment
Lord Zac Goldsmith has resigned as a foreign office minister, accusing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of being “uninterested” in environmental policy.
Artificial Intelligence Should Make Us Rethink Our Skilled Migration Policy
Environment
By George Eustice MP
Artificial Intelligence Should Make Us Rethink Our Skilled Migration Policy
We must use the advent of AI to update our outdated view of "skilled" work, as the current policy is leading to labour shortages and fuelling inflation.
We should regulate the Voluntary Carbon Market
Environment
By Lord Sarfraz
We should regulate the Voluntary Carbon Market
The Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) is currently facing an existential threat.
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