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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
Accelerating a sustainable and resilient energy transition Partner content
Environment
By WSP
Accelerating a sustainable and resilient energy transition
Labour’s Budget is the first step to ending rural health inequity
Environment
By Joe Morris MP
Labour’s Budget is the first step to ending rural health inequity
Environmental horticulture: the growth policy solution Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Environmental horticulture: the growth policy solution
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Kemi Badenoch Gives All 26 New Tory MPs Jobs In Opposition
Kemi Badenoch Gives All 26 New Tory MPs Jobs In Opposition
Political parties
Oxbridge Should 'Move' Towards How US Universities Are Funded
Oxbridge Should "Move" Towards How US Universities Are Funded
Education
Ofsted 'Culpable' For Poor Children Falling Further Behind, Says Body's Former Head
Ofsted "Culpable" For Poor Children Falling Further Behind, Says Body's Former Head
Education
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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
Food and farming will be a key theme at the ballot box Partner content
Environment
By National Farmers' Union
Food and farming will be a key theme at the ballot box
As a general election looms, NFU President Minette Batters highlights the importance of food and farming for voters and outlines how political parties can support British food in upcoming manifestos
NFB succeeds with NPPF reform recommendations Partner content
Environment
By National Federation of Builders
NFB succeeds with NPPF reform recommendations
The update to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) marks another tweak in the way England plans its communities, but it comes with vital changes which may offer greater opportunities for SME builders.
NERC appoints Agenda-Setting Fellow to inform the future of plastic pollution research and innovation Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
NERC appoints Agenda-Setting Fellow to inform the future of plastic pollution research and innovation
Steve Fletcher, Professor of Ocean Policy and Economy and Director of Revolution Plastics at the University of Portsmouth, has been appointed by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), working closely with Innovate UK, to develop a transformative
To reach Net Zero we have to lead the charge together Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
To reach Net Zero we have to lead the charge together
The festive season may be in full swing, but as well as counting down the 12 days of Christmas, I’ve also had a keen eye on the COP28 conference, which has just closed its doors for this year.
Former Energy Minister Worries UK Could Act 'Against' Climate Commitments
Environment
Former Energy Minister Worries UK Could Act "Against" Climate Commitments
Conservative MP and former energy minister Chris Skidmore has said he will be turning his attention to “one thing” in 2024: campaigning for net zero to be in every party’s manifesto commitments “regardless of what the government wants to do”.
How the High Value Manufacturing Catapult is transforming UK manufacturing Partner content
Environment
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
How the High Value Manufacturing Catapult is transforming UK manufacturing
CEO of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, Katherine Bennett CBE, reflects on the organisation’s progress and sets out how it will support the manufacturing industry to thrive in 2024
Why the Government must not walk back plans to create a level playing field for concrete mixers Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
Why the Government must not walk back plans to create a level playing field for concrete mixers
Concrete is essential to our economy. Every year, around 15 million cubic metres of ready-mixed concrete is supplied in Great Britain, helping to build the homes, commercial buildings, and infrastructure projects on which our future prosperity relies.
Next steps for nature: Implementing Biodiversity Net Gain Partner content
Environment
By WSP
Next steps for nature: Implementing Biodiversity Net Gain
Mandating Biodiversity Net Gain can help maximise protection of the natural environment as we pursue economic growth.
The HTA welcomes the Scottish Government approach to critical horticulture issues Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
The HTA welcomes the Scottish Government approach to critical horticulture issues
Following a recent series of engagements with the Scottish Government, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) welcomes the clear recognition of the sector’s value and importance in recent communications. Multiple meetings with Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs Mairi Gougeon MSP and officials throughout the year have paved the way for collaborative efforts to address key concerns within the industry.
The future of marine power: are we heading for collision or collaboration? Partner content
Environment
By Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
The future of marine power: are we heading for collision or collaboration?
As we are grappled by the nature and climate emergency, it has never been more important to seek joint solutions for our climate, and for our habitats and wildlife too. But as we strive to pioneer renewable expansion, are we at risk of forgetting the health of our seas? A collision of priorities must not be our downfall, this is the decade for collaboration.
University of Portsmouth scientists head to South Pole with Royal Navy ice patrol ship Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
University of Portsmouth scientists head to South Pole with Royal Navy ice patrol ship
The effects of tourism and climate change in the Antarctic will be put under the microscope by scientists from the University of Portsmouth this Christmas.
Rishi Sunak Tells COP28 Climate Politics Is 'Close To Breaking Point'
Environment
Rishi Sunak Tells COP28 Climate Politics Is "Close To Breaking Point"
Rishi Sunak has said “climate politics is close to breaking point” and that targets must be reached in a way that “doesn’t burden working people,” as he defended his decision earlier this year to relax some net zero policies.
Horticultural Trades Association advocates for UK Environmental Horticulture at ‘Plants in Parliament’ event Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Horticultural Trades Association advocates for UK Environmental Horticulture at ‘Plants in Parliament’ event
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) delivered a drop-in showcase in Parliament on Tuesday, 28 November. This ushered in the festive season and underscored the importance of UK environmental horticulture. Sponsored by Heather Wheeler MP, the event attracted over 50 MPs, Peers, and staff, with positive conversations about green spaces and the sector.
Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
Diversity of flourishing wildlife in quarries celebrated in photo competition
Quarrying’s outstanding contribution to nature recovery and biodiversity gain in the UK has been beautifully captured by industry workers and conservation volunteers in a nationwide photographic competition.
COP28 – Solar’s chance to shine Partner content
Environment
By Lightsource bp
COP28 – Solar’s chance to shine
The energy landscape is changing. We believe renewable energy is the future. And that future is now.
Salvaging the future: why Britain must build sustainably
Environment
By Justine Smith
Salvaging the future: why Britain must build sustainably
Britain has a housing crisis but building our way out of it will make it still harder to meet climate change targets. Justine Smith explores what can be done to provide enough homes at the least environmental cost. Illustration by Tracy Worrall
Kwasi Kwarteng Says COP28 Should Not 'Bully' Developing Countries To Net Zero
Environment
Kwasi Kwarteng Says COP28 Should Not "Bully" Developing Countries To Net Zero
Britain and the Western world must ensure action and dialogue to tackle climate change does not become part of a “neocolonial bubble” that "bullies" developing countries towards net zero, according to former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng ahead of COP28.
Horticultural Trades Association reaction to Autumn Budget Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Horticultural Trades Association reaction to Autumn Budget
Fran Barnes, Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Chief Executive, said:
Put the pedal to the metal for the transition to electric vehicles Partner content
Environment
By Transport & Environment
Put the pedal to the metal for the transition to electric vehicles
The Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, starting in January 2024, means virtually all cars sold by the early 2030s will be electric helping cut emissions and support British jobs 
The humble British blackcurrant: a supply-chain success story Partner content
Environment
By Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
The humble British blackcurrant: a supply-chain success story
Ribena celebrated its 85th birthday this year bringing into focus the unique supply chain that is almost as old as the drink itself.
RAAC to Basics: Putting Maintenance at the Heart of Infrastructure Partner content
Environment
By UKCRIC
RAAC to Basics: Putting Maintenance at the Heart of Infrastructure
Concerns about concrete in public buildings hit the headlines ahead of the new school year. PoliticsHome sat down with a panel of academic experts from UKCRIC to explore the challenge of maintaining the nation’s buildings and infrastructure and to find out what lessons we can learn.
New project highlights damaging impact of plastic pollution on land animals Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
New project highlights damaging impact of plastic pollution on land animals
In one of the first studies of its kind, scientists are investigating the effects of plastic pollution on donkeys in Kenya
Waste pickers take centre stage Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Waste pickers take centre stage
Waste pickers from Kenya delivered a powerful and unique message to policymakers at the beginning of the third round of plastics treaty negotiations in Nairobi this week.
The Chancellor can give rural voters a lifeline at Autumn Statement Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
The Chancellor can give rural voters a lifeline at Autumn Statement
Conservative backbenchers are not the only ones holding out for a lifeline in the Autumn Statement later this month, rural voters are too. As the trade associations whose members are delivering vital heating services to the four million people that live in homes that are off the gas grid in the UK and heated by oil, we are hearing from our customers on a daily basis the overwhelming desire for the Government to bring forward at pace, concrete actions to show support for rural constituents.
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