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Labour Sticks To Its Guns On Inheritance Tax Despite Farmer Backlash
Labour Sticks To Its Guns On Inheritance Tax Despite Farmer Backlash
Environment
The Government is holding firm on changes to agricultural relief despite backlash from farmers facing inheritance tax for the first time.
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
Tory Leadership Candidates Warned Treating Net Zero Like A 'Burden' Is An 'Electoral Mistake'
Environment
Tory Leadership Candidates Warned Treating Net Zero Like A "Burden" Is An "Electoral Mistake"
'Truly Shocking' Analysis Shows National Parks Disproportionately Impacted By Sewage Spills
Environment
"Truly Shocking" Analysis Shows National Parks Disproportionately Impacted By Sewage Spills
Government's New GB Energy Will Partner With Crown Estate
Environment
Government's New GB Energy Will Partner With Crown Estate
New Lib Dem MP Rejects 'Binary' NIMBY VS YIMBY Debate
Environment
New Lib Dem MP Rejects "Binary" NIMBY VS YIMBY Debate
The House Live
Big tech backing nuclear is huge opportunity for Britain Partner content
Environment
By Nuclear Industry Association
Big tech backing nuclear is huge opportunity for Britain
Time is running out for a treaty to end plastic pollution – here’s why it matters Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Time is running out for a treaty to end plastic pollution – here’s why it matters
Accelerating a sustainable and resilient energy transition Partner content
Environment
By WSP
Accelerating a sustainable and resilient energy transition
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Who's Who In Kemi Badenoch's Inner Circle?
Who's Who In Kemi Badenoch's Inner Circle?
Political parties
Defence Secretary Says British Military Capabilities Are 'Just Not Good Enough'
Defence Secretary Says British Military Capabilities Are "Just Not Good Enough"
Defence
Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: 'I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference'
Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: "I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference"
Health
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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
Tory Leadership Candidates Warned Treating Net Zero Like A 'Burden' Is An 'Electoral Mistake'
Environment
Tory Leadership Candidates Warned Treating Net Zero Like A "Burden" Is An "Electoral Mistake"
Framing net zero as a “burden” was an “electoral mistake” for the Tories, according to the director of the Conservative Environment Network, who has urged the party to be more positive about the green agenda.
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Environment
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out 40 pieces of legislation the Labour Government will aim to deliver in his first King's Speech.
Environment news
Partner content
Environment
By UKCRIC
Supporting the professional development of doctoral researches in UKCRIC institutions
Collaboration is at the heart of UKCRIC’s mission and skills development is one of UKCRIC’s priority activities. The Doctoral Skills Network was launched in December 2021 to allow UKCRIC to communicate directly with research students and staff, whilst supporting their professional development.
Unlocking Innovation for passenger railways Partner content
Environment
By UKCRIC
Unlocking Innovation for passenger railways
On 15 June, Railway Industry Association hosted its latest Unlocking Innovation event, covering all things to do with passenger railways at University College London’s PEARL (Person Environment Activity Research Laboratory), one of UKCRIC’s laboratories that is based in Dagenham.
“Stepping Up to Level Up”: Why UK businesses should care about inclusive growth Partner content
Environment
By Legal & General
“Stepping Up to Level Up”: Why UK businesses should care about inclusive growth
With Levelling Up in the headlines, what role can UK businesses play in supporting sustainable and inclusive economic growth? We sat down with John Godfrey, L&G’s Director of Levelling Up, to hear more about how major UK businesses like L&G can help boost growth, raise living standards and restore local pride.
Partner content
Environment
By Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Battersea Welcomes Long-Awaited New Pet Friendly Policies For Renters and Landlords
Partner content
Environment
By NOAH
New Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper will help pet owners – and pets

NOAH is pleased to welcome the publication of the new and highly-anticipated Government White Paper, ‘A Fairer Private Rented Sector’, which notably includes plans to legislate on removing a landlords ability to impose a blanket ban on keeping pets.
Turning A Minefield Into A Meadow – Environment Minister To Speak At House Briefing Event
Environment
By John Wallace
Turning A Minefield Into A Meadow – Environment Minister To Speak At House Briefing Event
Rebecca Pow, Minister for the Environment, is to speak at a special House Briefing event to discuss the implementation of the Environment Act. 
A stunning start to a scientific ocean-going quest Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
A stunning start to a scientific ocean-going quest
Scientists from the University of Portsmouth were in London on Sunday (12 June) for the start of a unique piece of research; an epic rowing adventure around the British coastline.
Local MP visits Coca-Cola Manufacturing site in Edmonton as it announces £12Million investment Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Local MP visits Coca-Cola Manufacturing site in Edmonton as it announces £12Million investment

  • Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ (CCEP) welcomes Kate Osamor MP to its Edmonton factory as it announces a £12million investment into the site this year

  • The funding coincides with a milestone 70% reduction in carbon emissions since 2010
Two hundred years of animal welfare legislation is something to celebrate
Environment
By Henry Smith MP
Two hundred years of animal welfare legislation is something to celebrate
It is often said the United Kingdom is made up of animal lovers – so it’s my privilege to have been re-elected vice chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare; a role uniquely placed to keep the needs of pets, wildlife, farm and other animals on Westminster’s radar.
Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
CCEP reveals milestone achievements in 2021 Sustainability Report
CCEP has shared the details of its 2021 Sustainability Report, which has officially launched today, alongside details of GB-specific highlights. The report pulls out a number of milestone achievements for CCEP against its This is Forward sustainability strategy.
Global plastics treaty – starting the process in Senegal Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Global plastics treaty – starting the process in Senegal
A globally coordinated approach is vital to end plastic pollution.
Creating a World Without Waste from East Kilbride Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Creating a World Without Waste from East Kilbride
Seamus Kerrigan, Operations Director at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners in East Kilbride, explains how the site is at the forefront of moving the business towards net zero by 2040.
Now embodied carbon is back on the agenda, let’s seize the chance to make real progress on reducing emissions Partner content
Environment
By Wood for Good
Now embodied carbon is back on the agenda, let’s seize the chance to make real progress on reducing emissions
With the Environmental Audit Committee publishing its blueprint for reducing carbon emissions in construction, there is the momentum to legislative towards a more sustainable built environment.
Partner content
Environment
By Wood for Good
Timber crucial to carbon reduction, says Environmental Audit Committee
Using timber has been recognised as a crucial route to decarbonising our built environment in a new, landmark report from the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC).
Partner content
Environment
By Wood for Good
Plant more trees for a greener construction future
TIMBER has a central role to play in reducing carbon emissions in construction - and the UK will not meet its climate change targets without major changes in the building industry, an influential House of Commons committee has warned.
Action for animals overseas would speak louder than words Partner content
Environment
By Humane Society International UK
Action for animals overseas would speak louder than words
200 years since the UK’s first animal protection law, and one year since the government published its #ActionForAnimals plan, HSI/UK’s executive director Claire Bass asks, ‘does the government’s vision for better animal welfare extend beyond our ports and airports?'
Pioneering plastic-eating enzyme innovation centre opens Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Pioneering plastic-eating enzyme innovation centre opens
The University of Portsmouth’s Centre for Enzyme Innovation (CEI) will officially open its new Industrial Engagement Hub (IEH) on Friday 27 May.
The Climate and Ecology Bill gives us real hope of reversing the world's environmental crisis
Environment
By Lord Redesdale
The Climate and Ecology Bill gives us real hope of reversing the world's environmental crisis
We’re living through a worsening climate and nature crisis. It’s rightly one of the most talked about issues of the day, but it can often feel overwhelming, like it’s too big, too serious, or too much to deal with.
Veterinary medicines and vaccines are vital to the success of the UK Partner content
Environment
By NOAH
Veterinary medicines and vaccines are vital to the success of the UK
NOAH’s new Livestock Vaccination Guideline sets out how the UK can consolidate its position on the world stage when it comes to animal health and welfare standards.
UKCRIC is ‘open for business’ Partner content
Environment
By UKCRIC
UKCRIC is ‘open for business’
On the 17th May the UK Collaboratorium for Research on Infrastructure and Cities (UKCRIC) welcomed delegates from industry, academia and policy to an event exploring how working in partnership with UKCRIC’s national research capability can enable new innovations in safe, resilient and sustainable living, and generate economic opportunities for the UK.
Partner content
Environment
By NOAH
Livestock Vaccination Guideline provides a new vision and guidance for animal health industry
Today NOAH has launched the Livestock Vaccination Guideline, providing support to vets, SQPs and farmers, to help improve the health and welfare of UK sheep and cattle and support farm resilience and sustainable improvements in productivity.
The COP15 global biodiversity summit must deliver for wildlife and people
Environment
By Alex Sobel MP
The COP15 global biodiversity summit must deliver for wildlife and people
More than ever, in a global cost of living crisis, delivering for nature requires social and economic justice. Labour has always been clear on this principle.
Who will be the next chair of the Efra Committee?
Environment
By Dr Joshua Wells, Political Consultant
Who will be the next chair of the Efra Committee?
Last month’s resignation of Tory MP Neil Parish left more than just his Devon constituency seat vacant, it also left the Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) Committee without a chair.
I have plenty of mud on my boots to bring an experienced, independent voice to the EFRA Committee
Environment
By Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP
I have plenty of mud on my boots to bring an experienced, independent voice to the EFRA Committee
As a farmer and a chartered surveyor specialising in rural practice and land management issues, I have the experience and knowledge to be the next chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee.
EventsAll
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership
2024
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards
2024
The De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards
A civil servant’s guide to getting AI projects off the ground
2024
Online
A civil servant’s guide to getting AI projects off the ground
PT Cyber Security Conference
2024
The Minster Building, Central London
PT Cyber Security Conference