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'Truly Shocking' Analysis Shows National Parks Disproportionately Impacted By Sewage Spills
"Truly Shocking" Analysis Shows National Parks Disproportionately Impacted By Sewage Spills
Environment
Untreated sewage was spilled into the UK’s National Parks 95 times each day last year in what have been called "truly shocking" findings.
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
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
MPs Urge Ofwat To Act As Water Bills Rise While Shareholder Dividends Continue
Environment
MPs Urge Ofwat To Act As Water Bills Rise While Shareholder Dividends Continue
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
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We cannot just rely on Thames Water to get itself out of this mess
Environment
By Barry Gardiner MP
We cannot just rely on Thames Water to get itself out of this mess
It’s time for less talk, more action on infrastructure Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
It’s time for less talk, more action on infrastructure
Built environment bodies discuss social housing priorities for the new government Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
Built environment bodies discuss social housing priorities for the new government
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The Lib Dems Are Eyeing Labour Seats To Target At The Next Election, Says Party President
The Lib Dems Are Eyeing Labour Seats To Target At The Next Election, Says Party President
Political parties
Liverpool Mayor Says 'Time Is Approaching' For Everyone To Consider Leaving X
Liverpool Mayor Says "Time Is Approaching" For Everyone To Consider Leaving X
Communities
What Britain's pubs tell us about Labour's electoral strategy
What Britain's pubs tell us about Labour's electoral strategy
By Calum Weir
Political parties
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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.
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
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HTA celebrates 125 years of supporting UK environmental horticulture Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
HTA celebrates 125 years of supporting UK environmental horticulture
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) began its celebration on 20 February 2024, marking 125 years of dedicated support for UK Environmental Horticulture. Fran Barnes, the Chief Executive of the HTA, addressed attendees at the Garden Press Event, highlighting the association's pivotal role in advocating for industry interests, fostering growth, and stressing the significant economic contribution of the sector.
Partner content
Environment
By British Safety Council
British Safety Council publishes introductory guide for employers to manage risks posed by storing and charging lithium-powered e-bikes and scooters in the workplace
Most e-bikes are powered by Lithium Ion (Li-ion) batteries, larger versions of the kind found in our smartphones, tablets, and some laptops.
Two months to go and too many unknowns – HTA member welcomes local MP and Secretary of State to discuss critical April border changes Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Two months to go and too many unknowns – HTA member welcomes local MP and Secretary of State to discuss critical April border changes
As part of its push to get clarity on the details of the April border changes, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has joined Plants Limited in welcoming the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP to their site in Surrey. As their constituency MP, Plants Limited contacted Mr Gove, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, with their concerns following HTA Member briefings.
Iceland Boss Accuses Rishi Sunak Of 'Neo-Trumpian' Climate Politics
Environment
Iceland Boss Accuses Rishi Sunak Of "Neo-Trumpian" Climate Politics
A former Tory donor and supermarket boss who recently switched his support to Labour has accused Rishi Sunak of a "neo-Trumpian" approach to climate politics, but defended Keir Starmer's decision to scrap the £28bn figure from the green investment pledge as "entirely sensible".
Labour's green plan makes total sense
Environment
By Richard Walker
Labour's green plan makes total sense
Labour's decision to ditch the £28bn price tag was entirely sensible. As a businessman, I know the move will reassure the markets — unlike the Tories who catastrophically spooked them.
Cost of doing business in environmental horticulture – HTA urges action in Spring Statement Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Cost of doing business in environmental horticulture – HTA urges action in Spring Statement
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has set our clear asks to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of the Spring Statement 2024.
Industry, government and science work together to protect plant health Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Industry, government and science work together to protect plant health
Key industry figures including Defra’s Chief Plant Health Officer Nicola Spence, Fera Science Ltd CEO Dr Andrew Swift, and Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) CEO Fran Barnes introduced a host of experts from Defra, Fera and APHA (Animal and Plant Health Agency) at an exclusive interactive event for HTA grower members held at the Fera Laboratories in York on 14 February.
Environment Watchdog Has Financial Interest In Companies It Regulates
Environment
Environment Watchdog Has Financial Interest In Companies It Regulates
The chief government regulator tasked with policing the water industry has invested millions of pounds into businesses connected to the sector, financial records have shown.
Government must speed up electric vehicle roll out or risk missing net zero target
Environment
By Baroness Parminter
Government must speed up electric vehicle roll out or risk missing net zero target
Electric Vehicle (EV) policy has been high on the agenda in recent months with the Prime Minister’s announcement back in September delaying the phase out of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030 to 2035 and the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate coming into force in early 2024.
University to share in £100 million funding to lead major science and technology hub to reduce plastic waste Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
University to share in £100 million funding to lead major science and technology hub to reduce plastic waste
The University’s Centre for Enzyme Innovation (CEI) will lead the Preventing Plastic Pollution with Engineering Biology (P3EB) Mission Hub to support the transition towards a circular plastics economy in the UK
Lib Dems Are On Labour's Case To Make Water Companies Not-For-Profit Community Projects
Environment
Lib Dems Are On Labour's Case To Make Water Companies Not-For-Profit Community Projects
Former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has urged Labour to “borrow” Lib Dem ideas on reforming water utility companies if Keir Starmer's party gets into government, including turning some businesses into not-for-profit, community run schemes.

Labour Is Making Its 'Slowest U-Turn' On £28bn Green Spending
Environment
Labour Is Making Its "Slowest U-Turn" On £28bn Green Spending
Labour insiders say the party has made a rod for its own back over the £28bn green spending pledge as a long internal debate over whether Keir Starmer should jettison the headline figure rumbles on.
Electric vehicle transition has stalled but political will can deliver benefits to UK Partner content
Environment
By Policy@Manchester
Electric vehicle transition has stalled but political will can deliver benefits to UK
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) can deliver substantial environmental and economic benefits to the UK with appropriate support from Westminster and Whitehall, a University of Manchester researcher has argued.
No room for drought: Steps to improve the UK agricultural sector’s resilience to drought and water security Partner content
Environment
By Policy@Manchester
No room for drought: Steps to improve the UK agricultural sector’s resilience to drought and water security
In 2022, the UK experienced its fifth driest summer since 1836. Combined with record-breaking temperatures, this led to severe drought conditions across the country, with key agricultural regions as some of the worst affected areas. The drought resulted in widespread reductions in crop yields and harvested areas, as dwindling water supplies in soils, rivers, and reservoirs left farmers struggling to meet crop water demands.
Accelerating the fight against global plastic pollution: Launch of the Revolution Plastics Institute Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Accelerating the fight against global plastic pollution: Launch of the Revolution Plastics Institute
There’s an evolution of a revolution at the University of Portsmouth, with a new development that is poised to reshape how global plastic research takes place
Driving change: navigating the path to net zero through modal shift Partner content
Environment
By WSP
Driving change: navigating the path to net zero through modal shift
Surface transport remains the UK’s highest carbon-emitting sector, accounting for around 23% of total UK emissions.
Climate Protest MP Tells Voters To Use Locals To Shift Net Zero Plans
Environment
Climate Protest MP Tells Voters To Use Locals To Shift Net Zero Plans
Former Conservative MP Chris Skidmore, who resigned over the government's plans to offer new oil and gas drilling licences, believes voters should "go local" to encourage policy to achieve net zero by 2050.
H2 101: Why hydrogen and why now? Partner content
Environment
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
H2 101: Why hydrogen and why now?
Net Zero is driving global industrial transformation which presents an opportunity for the UK to secure its position as a net zero powerhouse. In hydrogen, there is significant opportunity for the UK to invest strategically to become truly world leading and ensure that UK technology powers the global hydrogen economy.
Decarbonisation, growth, delivery: the next Government’s real to-do list Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
Decarbonisation, growth, delivery: the next Government’s real to-do list
As we enter 2024, the Prime Minister has made clear that this will be a general election year. While the date of the election remains unknown, we can be certain that the next Government – whichever colour it may be – will face a challenging in-tray.
Catapulting growth in 2023 and beyond Partner content
Environment
By Catapult Network
Catapulting growth in 2023 and beyond
In the face of many challenges – changing customer desires, cost pressures, supply chain disruption, expected regulatory changes and fierce competition – UK innovation is on the rise.
Storing Trouble
Environment
By Chris Chafin
Storing Trouble
Britain leads the world on renewable energy but will fall behind if it doesn’t start building storage capacity to match demand with supply. Chris Chafin finds some surprising options
Partner content
Environment
By NOAH
Political perspectives at NOAH Conference ‘Animal health and securing our future – a vital connection’ — book now!
Conference on 1 February in London is open to everyone interested in the contribution animal health makes to one health and sustainability
Waste of space: The danger posed by orbital junk
Environment
By Tali Fraser
Waste of space: The danger posed by orbital junk
Sending satellites and other objects into space is getting ever easier and cheaper but, as Tali Fraser reports, the mess left behind is dangerous and without action is posing an ever greater risk. Illustration by Tracy Worrall
Partner content
Environment
By Sellafield Ltd
Sellafield Ltd funding boost for local environmental projects
Community and environmental restoration projects in West Cumbria will receive over £460,000 of new funding through Sellafield Ltd’s Social Impact Multiplied programme
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