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Labour Figures Come Out Against Chancellor's 'Environmentally Illiterate' Plans
Labour Figures Come Out Against Chancellor's 'Environmentally Illiterate' Plans
Environment
Multiple Labour figures have come out against Chancellor Rachel Reeves after she announced support for a third runway at Heathrow Airport and reducing environmental requirements placed on developers.
Labour Sticks To Its Guns On Inheritance Tax Despite Farmer Backlash
Environment
Labour Sticks To Its Guns On Inheritance Tax Despite Farmer Backlash
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
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More government support with apprenticeships is needed in horticulture Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
More government support with apprenticeships is needed in horticulture
43 MPs and peers urge ministers: put public health before bobble hats Partner content
Environment
By Humane World for Animals UK
43 MPs and peers urge ministers: put public health before bobble hats
We must establish a close season on hare shooting in England and Wales to halt the species’ decline
Environment
By Baroness Helic
We must establish a close season on hare shooting in England and Wales to halt the species’ decline
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Nigel Farage Says Zelensky Is 'Not A Dictator'
Nigel Farage Says Zelensky Is "Not A Dictator"
Foreign affairs
Seaside Labour MPs Unite To Resist Reform Wave
Seaside Labour MPs Unite To Resist Reform Wave
Political parties
'Good Chance' There'll Be Tax Rises To Fund Defence Spending Rise, Says Leading Economist
"Good Chance" There'll Be Tax Rises To Fund Defence Spending Rise, Says Leading Economist
Defence
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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.
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More government support with apprenticeships is needed in horticulture Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
More government support with apprenticeships is needed in horticulture
Apprenticeships help attract talent and drive growth in horticulture. The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) urges more support to address low uptake and secure the sector’s future.
Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
HTA champions Scottish horticulture at Holyrood reception and Royal Botanic Garden member event
This week, The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) hosted its first Scottish regional event of the year at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh, followed by a reception at Holyrood.
43 MPs and peers urge ministers: put public health before bobble hats Partner content
Environment
By Humane World for Animals UK
43 MPs and peers urge ministers: put public health before bobble hats
Animal suffering, environmental damage, and a serious public health risk: why MPs and peers agree it’s time to end the UK fur trade.
Labour Figures Come Out Against Chancellor's 'Environmentally Illiterate' Plans
Environment
Labour Figures Come Out Against Chancellor's 'Environmentally Illiterate' Plans
Multiple Labour figures have come out against Chancellor Rachel Reeves after she announced support for a third runway at Heathrow Airport and reducing environmental requirements placed on developers.
We must establish a close season on hare shooting in England and Wales to halt the species’ decline
Environment
By Baroness Helic
We must establish a close season on hare shooting in England and Wales to halt the species’ decline
Brown hares are the only ‘game’ species in England and Wales that can be shot year-round
Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Four Years On: Environmental Horticulture Brexit Costs and Border Impacts
Four years after environmental horticulture became the first sector hit by the full impacts of Brexit checks, businesses are still grappling with soaring costs, significant delays, stock damage, and excessive bureaucracy. These challenges drive up costs and limit consumer choice, leaving the industry in an increasingly precarious position.
WSP extends its appointment as Devon County Council partner on professional services contract
Environment
By WSP
WSP extends its appointment as Devon County Council partner on professional services contract
Leading multi-disciplinary professional services consultancy WSP announces the extension of its relationship with Devon County Council to continue the provision of transportation and engineering professional services.
1.5 million homes – why we must deliver quality, sustainability and safety Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
1.5 million homes – why we must deliver quality, sustainability and safety
Government has put housing at the heart of unlocking growth in the UK, committing to deliver the biggest housebuilding programme in two generations with significant, controversial planning reforms announced to enable progress.
Sticking with Drax's biomass plant could undermine net zero – Labour must be brave
Environment
By Alex Mackaness
Sticking with Drax's biomass plant could undermine net zero – Labour must be brave
The decision on whether to end Drax's energy subsidies is not an easy one, but the government must face up to the tough choices that the Tories dodged.
Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
New HTA data demonstrates the Autumn Budget hit to horticulture
New data from the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) further sets out the risks posed to the environmental horticulture sector by the Autumn Budget. As a sector of mostly small and medium-sized (SME) businesses, many of which are family-owned, the challenge is acute due to the triple whammy of measures announced in the Budget concerning changes to inheritance tax (IHT), national insurance contributions (NIC), and the National Living Wage (NLW).
Christmas cheer for the Deposit Return Scheme, but challenges await in the New Year Partner content
Environment
By Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
Christmas cheer for the Deposit Return Scheme, but challenges await in the New Year
Last month, the UK government brought an early festive gift by laying the regulations for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in England and Northern Ireland, which is now well on course to go live in October 2027.
Preparing for an Unknown Future: The Net Zero Skills Challenge Partner content
Environment
By UKCRIC
Preparing for an Unknown Future: The Net Zero Skills Challenge
Many of the sectors, industries, and jobs that will support the Net Zero transition do not yet exist. When we are so unsure of what our future skills needs will be, how can we prepare a skilled workforce ready to create the infrastructure of tomorrow? PoliticsHome sat down with experts from UKCRIC to learn more about the Net Zero skills challenge
‘Place’ is the key to effective climate action
Environment
By Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission
‘Place’ is the key to effective climate action
UK climate action is broadening from net-zero to wider strategies. Andrew Wood, Senior Engagement and Impact Officer, and Kate Lock, Policy and Communications Manager, at the Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission suggests that combining emissions reduction with adaptation, restoring nature, and a focus on fairness could safeguard communities and drive the needed change
How the environmental audit committee is leading the charge to address the climate crisis
Environment
By Toby Perkins MP
How the environmental audit committee is leading the charge to address the climate crisis
As climate change impacts communities across the UK, the newly elected chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, Toby Perkins MP, shares his commitment to driving bold environmental action, holding the government ac-countable, and restoring the UK’s leadership on the global stage
The government’s green agenda must bring people with it
Environment
By Earl Russell, Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson for Energy Security and Net Zero
The government’s green agenda must bring people with it
Labour’s green mission signals a bold shift toward decarbonising the UK by 2030. But without detailed plans for key areas, the policy risks falling short. To succeed, Earl Russell claims that the government must secure broad public support for a just and resilient transition
UK’s race to net-zero threatened by shifting EV targets and infrastructure challenges
Environment
By Matt Western MP
UK’s race to net-zero threatened by shifting EV targets and infrastructure challenges
As the UK pushes toward a 2050 net-zero target, electric vehicles are key to cutting emissions. Matt Western MP, chair of the Electric Vehicle APPG, explains how challenges in infrastructure, consumer incentives and shifting government policies threaten that progress
UK leadership is in a decisive decade for global climate action
Environment
By Kerry McCarthy MP
UK leadership is in a decisive decade for global climate action
With the clock ticking on climate change, Kerry McCarthy MP, Minister for Climate, sets out how the government is intensifying efforts to cut emissions, expand clean energy and lead a global drive for a sustainable future
The UK must lead the green innovation conversation
Environment
By Chi Onwurah MP
The UK must lead the green innovation conversation
In light of the government’s ambition to make Britain a clean energy superpower, Chi Onwurah MP, chair of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, reiterates the need for the UK to remain at the forefront of innovation policy
Real solutions for a climate-resilient future
Environment
By Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
Real solutions for a climate-resilient future
The recent floods in Spain are a stark reminder that climate change demands urgent, practical action. Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb states that the government should focus on investing in mass insulation, public transport and renewable energy to lead to genuine progress
The government should protect and maximise green spaces Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
The government should protect and maximise green spaces
With 1.5 million new houses set to be built over this Parliament across the UK, the Horticultural Trades Association calls on the government to maximise flora and gardens in new housing and urban developments
A successful clean energy transition is the key to growth
Environment
By Bill Esterson MP
A successful clean energy transition is the key to growth
Britain’s clean energy transition has the potential to drive economic growth, lower bills and strengthen efforts to combat climate change. Bill Esterson MP, recently elected chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, calls for the government to lead a bold and consistent approach to clean energy policy
The UK can continue to be a leader on climate change
Environment
By Alasdair Johnstone, Head of Parliamentary Engagement, Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit
The UK can continue to be a leader on climate change
With strong support for net-zero among MPs and the public, the UK is poised to lead on climate action, says Alasdair Johnstone, a former senior strategy advisor for the Cabinet Office’s COP26 Unit. As the government returns from COP29, Britain’s long-standing climate policies and growing green economy reflect our global climate influence
Building for a greener future
Environment
By Baroness Taylor of Stevenage
Building for a greener future
Aiming for 1.5 million new homes, the government plans to create affordable, eco-friendly housing that drives growth, lowers energy bills, and protects green spaces. Lords Minister for Housing and Local Government, Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, showcases the government’s plan for building a sustainable, net-zero future for all
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
When Amazon announced a £380m investment in X-energy’s advanced Small Modular Reactor last month, it became clear big tech companies now view nuclear power as a leading solution for their growing energy needs. The UK must take note, writes Tom Greatrex, CEO of the Nuclear Industry Association.
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