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Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour's Government's First King's Speech
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour's Government's First King's Speech
Environment
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out 40 pieces of legislation the Labour Government will aim to deliver in his 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
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
The House Live
A gas distribution network preparing for the energy transition Partner content
Environment
By Cadent
A gas distribution network preparing for the energy transition
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
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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
Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
Political parties
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Political parties
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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.
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Environment
By IKEA
IKEA to remove non-rechargeable alkaline batteries from sale by 2021
As part of IKEA’s commitment to inspire and enable people to live a healthier and more sustainable life at home, the retailer has today announced that all non-rechargeable alkaline batteries will be removed from its global home furnishing range by October 2021.
Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
Businesses warn of green homes jobs cliff edge
As the Government launches the Green Homes Grant scheme today, leading business groups have warned that without long-term investment, green home jobs could fall off a cliff edge when the scheme ends in March 2021.
Spending Review must support innovation to improve resilience and cut carbon emissions Partner content
Environment
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Spending Review must support innovation to improve resilience and cut carbon emissions
The Government’s Spending Review should include support for innovation, especially to achieve the aims of net zero emissions, resilient infrastructure and nationwide digitalisation, according to recommendations published by the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC) today.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Vets urge owners to take steps now to minimise seasonal fireworks trauma for pets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners and livestock keepers who are worried about their animals’ welfare to take steps now to avoid possible injury and distress during traditional fireworks dates such as Bonfire Night, Halloween, Diwali and New Year’s Eve.
The Government should enable the low-carbon transition, but the private sector can drive behaviour change Partner content
Environment
By InPost
The Government should enable the low-carbon transition, but the private sector can drive behaviour change
While minds in Westminster and Whitehall are understandably trained on fighting the pandemic, the most important long term policy question has not gone away. How do we transition to net zero carbon while simultaneously promoting economic growth?
We can resolve the housing crisis with a clearer, rules-based planning system
Environment
By Pauline Latham MP
We can resolve the housing crisis with a clearer, rules-based planning system
The reformed planning system will enable communities to protect their heritage and local green spaces, as well as encourage innovation and increase the quality of homes built.
The Green Homes Grant can help alongside ECO to drive the country towards net-zero Partner content
Environment
By EDF
The Green Homes Grant can help alongside ECO to drive the country towards net-zero
EDF’s Managing Director of Customers, Philippe Commaret, explains why the Green Homes Grant can complement existing measures to upgrade homes and help drive the country towards net-zero.
Helping wild spaces stay open Partner content
Environment
By The National Lottery
Helping wild spaces stay open
The chance to escape the pressures of urban life by spending time in nature is always important, but during the coronavirus pandemic it has become more vital than ever.
We must protect and preserve our community green spaces and ecosystems
Environment
By Philip Dunne MP
We must protect and preserve our community green spaces and ecosystems
Landowners, local authorities and corporates must actively participate in restoring and enhancing our biodiversity whilst considering societal challenges and enhancing human wellbeing.
How are Coca-Cola European Partners contributing to the UK’s sustainable future? Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
How are Coca-Cola European Partners contributing to the UK’s sustainable future?
At CCEP, we’re more passionate than ever about the role we can play in the vision for a fully circular economy.
Smarter and more efficient homes are crucial to meeting net-zero Partner content
Environment
By Smart Energy GB
Smarter and more efficient homes are crucial to meeting net-zero
We need a ‘Green Industrial Revolution’ to move our homes towards net-zero emissions, said Anna McMorrin MP, at Smart GB’s panel discussion at Labour Connected.
Low carbon homes will play a key role in reaching net-zero Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
Low carbon homes will play a key role in reaching net-zero
Speaking at OFTEC’s panel discussion at Labour Connected, Shadow Minister for Green New Deal and Energy, Dr Alan Whitehead MP, stressed the important role that decarbonising our homes will play in reaching net-zero.
Engineering is critically important to solve some of the biggest issues the country faces Partner content
Environment
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Engineering is critically important to solve some of the biggest issues the country faces
Speaking at an event at Labour Connected, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Bridget Phillipson MP, said that engineering is a “good metaphor” for how the government ought to be using public spending to shape the economy and society for the future.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA responds following UK Governments’ rule changes for stemming the spread of Covid-19
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded following updates issued by governments in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland yesterday (22 September 2020), which set out new measures that the public will need to follow in order to stem the spread of Covid-19 following a sharp rise in cases across the UK.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Government must listen as Agriculture Bill amendment on animal welfare standards voted through in the House of Lords, say vets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed last night’s news (22 September) that a crucial clause that imposes a requirement for agricultural and food imports to the UK to meet domestic standards was voted through in the House of Lords as part of the passage of the Agriculture Bill.
Coca-Cola European Partners reaches major sustainability milestone Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola European Partners reaches major sustainability milestone
All plastic bottles made in Great Britain across core portfolio already 100% recyclable and will now use 50% recycled plastic
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA issues rallying call for veterinary settings to commit to its Good Veterinary Workplaces Voluntary Code
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is appealing to veterinary settings across the UK to commit to its vision for good veterinary workplaces, to help ensure that all working environments are supportive and welcoming to everyone.
What Happened To Labour's Green New Deal?
Environment
By Georgina Bailey
What Happened To Labour's Green New Deal?
At its 2019 conference, Labour passed a radical climate motion to the delight of party activists. A general election, leadership campaign and global pandemic later, is the energy for a Green New Deal still there?
Government must deliver a green recovery for transport by 2030
Environment
By Kerry McCarthy MP
Government must deliver a green recovery for transport by 2030
Labour is calling for the Government to bring the planned phase-out of the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles forward from 2040 to 2030.
Government action is vital, but net zero cannot be met without individual change
Environment
By Dods Monitoring
Government action is vital, but net zero cannot be met without individual change
The Climate Assembly's report, 'the path to net-zero', makes it clear that shifts in individual climate action should be led through government information and education.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA Officers Handover and Awards event: New BVA President James Russell pledges to prioritise ‘keeping vets healthy’ in his presidential year
Daniella Dos Santos today (17 September) concluded her year as British Veterinary Association (BVA) President with her final Presidential Address at BVA’s virtual Officers Handover and Awards event.
The Government Accidentally Voted For A Labour Amendment To One Of Its Flagship Bills
Environment
The Government Accidentally Voted For A Labour Amendment To One Of Its Flagship Bills
The government accidentally voted for a Labour amendment to its flagship Fisheries Bill this morning.
We need to build back green, not grey – that’s why we’re re-launching the Environment APPG
Coronavirus
By Anthony Browne MP
We need to build back green, not grey – that’s why we’re re-launching the Environment APPG
We’re facing a crucial decade on green policy – it is up to MPs to ensure the environment remains a top priority
Parliament needs a dedicated net-zero committee to ensure we reach our climate targets
Environment
By Institute for Government
Parliament needs a dedicated net-zero committee to ensure we reach our climate targets
Parliament needs to start taking climate change seriously and hold regular debates on concrete action needed to achieve the UK’s climate targets.
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