Menu
Sat, 23 November 2024

Newsletter sign-up

Subscribe now
Search

Follow us:

Featured
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
Most read
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
Editor's choiceAll
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
If elected chair of the EFRA committee, I would be dogged in keeping the environment at the top of the government’s agenda
Environment
By Derek Thomas MP
If elected chair of the EFRA committee, I would be dogged in keeping the environment at the top of the government’s agenda
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee chair election is this week – and we need a chair who can lead on all areas within Defra’s brief.
How a North West hydrogen village could pave the way to a Net Zero future Partner content
Environment
By Cadent
How a North West hydrogen village could pave the way to a Net Zero future
With hydrogen-ready homes on the horizon, we are starting to see what a Net Zero UK could look like in practice.
As the only sitting vet in the Commons, I am uniquely experienced to chair the EFRA Committee
Environment
By Neil Hudson MP
As the only sitting vet in the Commons, I am uniquely experienced to chair the EFRA Committee
Just a few days remain until an important decision is made – the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee chair election.
Accelerating human-relevant innovation will benefit both people and animals Partner content
Environment
By Animal Free Research UK
Accelerating human-relevant innovation will benefit both people and animals
Animal protection is an issue of vital importance and is rightfully climbing up the political agenda - recent months have seen some welcome progress in this field, but I want us to go further, and would like to see the UK position itself as leader in the world when it comes to animal welfare.
Breaking the stigma of discussing rural mental health Partner content
Environment
By The National Lottery
Breaking the stigma of discussing rural mental health
Sam Stables always dreamed of being a farmer, but when he achieved his goal the pressures of making a living on the land almost destroyed him. Thanks to National Lottery funding, he is using his experience to help others in the community.
Coca-Cola introduce attached caps in packaging overhaul Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola introduce attached caps in packaging overhaul
Coca-Cola begins introduction of attached caps across entire portfolio to boost collection and recycling, and help prevent litter.
MP visit to discuss plastic pollution solutions Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
MP visit to discuss plastic pollution solutions
Jo Churchill MP met with the team behind the recently announced Global Plastic Policy Centre and discussed the challenges and opportunities in tackling the global plastic pollution crisis.
Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
OFTEC reacts to Queen's Speech
Malcolm Farrow, head of public affairs at OFTEC, responds to the Queen’s speech:
Reliance on untested climate change technologies fuels concerns
Environment
By Dr Joshua Wells, Political Consultant
Reliance on untested climate change technologies fuels concerns
Some MPs and experts have expressed concern that the government’s reliance on Negative Emissions Technologies (NETs), which aim to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, could jeopardise its climate targets and may even allow heavy industry to avoid cutting emissions as fast as they should.
Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
From the Scottish Highlands to Cornwall over 100 oil homes switch to fossil-free HVO
Calls for the government to back a wider rollout of the renewable liquid fuel HVO continue to grow following the announcement that over 100 oil heated properties across the UK have now converted to the fossil-free kerosene alternative.
Will Larry the cat be celebrating bold new laws for animals at the Queen's Speech? Partner content
Environment
By Humane Society International UK
Will Larry the cat be celebrating bold new laws for animals at the Queen's Speech?
New poll shows nearly three quarters of voters want to see government pass more laws to protect animals.
The Farm helping young people face their fears and thrive in their communities Partner content
Environment
By The National Lottery
The Farm helping young people face their fears and thrive in their communities
This National Gardening Week, we explore how outdoor spaces, like the Whirlow Hall Farm Trust, supported by The National Lottery, are helping nurture young people struggling with complex difficulties.
Let's celebrate the benefits of gardening in the post-Covid world
Environment
By Baroness Fookes
Let's celebrate the benefits of gardening in the post-Covid world
As I write, this National Gardening Week, I am looking out at my garden awash with colour and the luxuriant growth of spring, and my spirits soar.
Exploring the latest developments in reusable plastics packaging Partner content
Environment
By British Plastics Federation
Exploring the latest developments in reusable plastics packaging
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is hosting an online, half-day seminar on 12 May called ‘Reusable Plastics Packaging’. It will feature presentations on topics including consumer behaviour and the circular economy, as well as key case studies.
HFSS is an opportunity for real brand innovation Partner content
Environment
By Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
HFSS is an opportunity for real brand innovation

Coming into force from this October, new HFSS legislation is considered the most significant change to the food and drink industry in decades, but how can businesses use the upcoming milestones as an opportunity for brand innovation?



Nicola Pegg, Director of Research and Development at Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) explains the journey the makers of Lucozade and Ribena have been on to reduce sugar in its much-loved drinks. 

 
Partner content
Environment
By Port of Dover
Port of Dover Unveils Ambitious Decarbonisation Targets to Deliver Future Success
The Port of Dover has announced three ambitious targets that will put it at the vanguard of decarbonisation within the UK ports industry and help position Britain as a global leader in delivering one of the key COP26 commitments following the UK government's hosting of the global climate summit last November.
Local MPs visit Sidcup Coca-Cola manufacturing site following latest round of investment Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Local MPs visit Sidcup Coca-Cola manufacturing site following latest round of investment
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners welcomes Louie French MP and Gareth Bacon MP to the Sidcup site to learn about its latest sustainability developments.
Shadow Defra Minister visits UK’s largest rose grower Whartons Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Shadow Defra Minister visits UK’s largest rose grower Whartons
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) arranged for Opposition Minister Daniel Zeichner MP to visit Whartons Garden Roses in Norfolk this week to showcase their business and highlight several challenges facing the industry. Workforce shortages, access to suitable peat alternatives and imports/exports post EU-Exit were brought to the Shadow Defra Minister’s attention.
Animal matters in post-pandemic Britain Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Animal matters in post-pandemic Britain
The coming years are likely to be tough on our animals and the people who care for them – so how can we safeguard welfare in the face of brutal challenges? PoliticsHome speaks to Dr Justine Shotton, President of the British Veterinary Association.
Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB’s 44th annual awards will be even bigger and better
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is opening up the next group of categories in its annual search for the UK’s finest construction and built environment talent.
This Green Infrastructure Week let’s double down on our Net Zero objectives Partner content
Environment
By Green Infrastructure Week
This Green Infrastructure Week let’s double down on our Net Zero objectives
Now is the time for the UK to seize the post-COP26 momentum by accelerating our commitment to Net Zero.
Earth Day 2022: bringing the climate conversation to life in the hospitality sector Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Earth Day 2022: bringing the climate conversation to life in the hospitality sector
With consumers looking to make more environmentally friendly choices, we are empowering hospitality venues across the country to take sustainable action.
Partner content
Environment
By Railway Industry Association
RIA Northern Ireland publishes rail manifesto ahead of Stormont Elections
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) Northern Ireland has published its manifesto for rail ahead of the Northern Ireland Assembly Elections in May
DEFRA Minister visits BPF House for Q&A event Partner content
Environment
By British Plastics Federation
DEFRA Minister visits BPF House for Q&A event
On Wednesday 20th April, Jo Churchill MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at DEFRA and the Minister responsible for recycling and waste, visited BPF House to give the keynote speech at an event on recycling, co-hosted by the BPF and The Enterprise Forum.
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