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Can Labour Fix England's Water Shortage Problem?
Can Labour Fix England's Water Shortage Problem?
Environment
England hasn’t built a new reservoir in more than 30 years but 10 are now promised – and even they may not be enough. Noah Vickers reports on the leaky plumbing – real and financial – draining the system
Water Minister Emma Hardy: 'The Regulatory System Is Broken'
Environment
Water Minister Emma Hardy: "The Regulatory System Is Broken"
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Environment
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Labour Figures Grow Nervous About Net Zero After Reform Success
Environment
Labour Figures Grow Nervous About Net Zero After Reform Success
Labour MP Warns Planning Reforms Could Overwhelm Environment Regulator
Environment
Labour MP Warns Planning Reforms Could Overwhelm Environment Regulator
Victoria Atkins: I’ve Cross-Examined Gun-Toting Drug Lords – Labour MPs Don't Worry Me
Environment
Victoria Atkins: I’ve Cross-Examined Gun-Toting Drug Lords – Labour MPs Don't Worry Me
An official register of fire safety certificates will protect homeowners from bad actors
Environment
By Matt Western MP
An official register of fire safety certificates will protect homeowners from bad actors
Opinion
The Planning Bill gives developers the right to pay cash to trash nature – it must change
Environment
By Chris Hinchliff MP
The Planning Bill gives developers the right to pay cash to trash nature – it must change
Compassionomics: why labour must not devalue the currency of animal protection Partner content
Environment
By Humane World for Animals UK
Compassionomics: why labour must not devalue the currency of animal protection
The next steps: how to build on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
The next steps: how to build on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
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Inside The Shock Zia Yusuf Resignation That Caught Reform UK Off Guard
Inside The Shock Zia Yusuf Resignation That Caught Reform UK Off Guard
Political parties
The Frankenstein's Monster Of Whitehall: Will Labour Really Abolish DCMS?
The Frankenstein's Monster Of Whitehall: Will Labour Really Abolish DCMS?
Culture
In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
By Andy Burnham
Health
Jeremy Corbyn's Gaza Bill Highlights Divisions In Labour
Jeremy Corbyn's Gaza Bill Highlights Divisions In Labour
Foreign affairs
Keir Starmer Declares The UK Is Moving To 'War-Fighting Readiness'
Keir Starmer Declares The UK Is Moving To "War-Fighting Readiness"
Defence
The Ayoub Khan Interview: 'A Lot' Of MPs Are In Talks About Joining The Pro-Gaza Independents
The Ayoub Khan Interview: "A Lot" Of MPs Are In Talks About Joining The Pro-Gaza Independents
Political parties
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Water Minister Emma Hardy: 'The Regulatory System Is Broken'
Environment
Water Minister Emma Hardy: "The Regulatory System Is Broken"
With water now a top political issue in Britain, Sienna Rodgers talks to Defra minister Emma Hardy who says regulation of the industry is ‘broken’ – and warns companies, ‘there’s no room to hide’
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Environment
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Over a decade ago, the government decided to place many of England and Wales’ inland waterways in the hands of the Canal & River Trust. As it struggles with increasing financial pressure and a furious row with part of the boating community, has the experiment failed? Alan White investigates. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Victoria Atkins: I’ve Cross-Examined Gun-Toting Drug Lords – Labour MPs Don't Worry Me
Environment
Victoria Atkins: I’ve Cross-Examined Gun-Toting Drug Lords – Labour MPs Don't Worry Me
Sienna Rodgers talks to shadow environment secretary Victoria Atkins who aims her fire at ‘City Steve’, ‘showman’ Nigel Farage and the government’s ‘Marxist’ policy on compulsory purchase
Environment news
Leading the way: businesses’ role in achieving net-zero
Environment
By Lord Teverson
Leading the way: businesses’ role in achieving net-zero
Former Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Energy and Climate Change, Lord Teverson, considers the increasingly important role of business in achieving the United Kingdom’s net-zero goals
Accelerating net-zero by 2050 or sooner?
Environment
By Alex Sobel MP
Accelerating net-zero by 2050 or sooner?
The Net Zero All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) worked to accelerate policy change, promote zero carbon solutions, and support clean growth technology. Alex Sobel MP, Chair of the Net Zero APPG from 2019 to 2024, sets out his thoughts on a long-term strategy for a low-carbon economy in the United Kingdom
My chairmanship: reflecting on the environmental audit committee
Environment
By Philip Dunne MP
My chairmanship: reflecting on the environmental audit committee
As a new parliamentary session begins, former Chair of the Commons Environmental Audit Committee, Rt Hon Philip Dunne, explores the work of the committee in the previous Parliament and his hopes for the committee in the future
London Gatwick’s operation will be net-zero in just six years. Here’s how Partner content
Environment
By London Gatwick
London Gatwick’s operation will be net-zero in just six years. Here’s how
As London Gatwick continues its path to net-zero, Steve Kelso, Head of Engineering at London Gatwick, explains how they will reach net-zero by 2030 and their additional plans to be hydrogen-ready
The new government should turbocharge the green revolution
Environment
By Alasdair Johnstone, Head of Parliamentary Engagement, Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit
The new government should turbocharge the green revolution
Alasdair Johnstone, of the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit and former Senior Strategy Advisor for the Cabinet Office’s COP26 Unit, argues that the United Kingdom’s 'net-zero economy' is booming despite the policy challenges it faces
How is the UK progressing on methane commitments?
Environment
By Baroness Sheehan
How is the UK progressing on methane commitments?
The Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee was appointed to consider the environment and climate change. Baroness Sheehan chaired their recent inquiry into methane and outlines what impact reducing emissions will have on the climate
Fighting climate change: doomed for failure unless we focus on nature-based solutions
Environment
By Lord Goldsmith
Fighting climate change: doomed for failure unless we focus on nature-based solutions
Former FCDO and Defra Minister, Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park, explains why we need to put much more emphasis on nature-based solutions to combat climate change, ensuring we protect and restore on a massive scale
Reclaiming net-zero: the economic opportunities for decarbonisation
Environment
By Carbon Trust
Reclaiming net-zero: the economic opportunities for decarbonisation
Former Chief Executive of the Climate Change Committee, Chris Stark, reiterates that the path to net-zero provides tremendous economic opportunities for the United Kingdom
The path to net-zero splits the atom Partner content
Environment
By Nuclear Industry Association
The path to net-zero splits the atom
The United Kingdom needs a historic programme of nuclear construction to reach net-zero. Nuclear offers clean, reliable, sovereign power, alongside skilled, long-term jobs. Lincoln Hill, Director of Policy and External Affairs at the Nuclear Industry Association, writes that the new government should choose reactor designs, build fleets of them, and keep on building to deliver this programme as quickly and cheaply as possible
Climate and nature must go hand in hand in our fight for net-zero
Environment
By Caroline Lucas MP
Climate and nature must go hand in hand in our fight for net-zero
Former Co-Leader of the Green Party and former Member of the Commons Environmental Audit Committee, Caroline Lucas, puts forward the importance of addressing both the climate and nature together to help combat climate change
Pathway to UK net-zero: a gargantuan task
Environment
By Lord Howell
Pathway to UK net-zero: a gargantuan task
Former Secretary of State for Energy, Lord Howell, shares his insights on the challenges facing the United Kingdom’s path to net-zero and the urgent investments needed to achieve these goals
The Path to Net Zero: A special report to mark Net Zero Week 2024
Environment
By Total Politics Impact
The Path to Net Zero: A special report to mark Net Zero Week 2024
The latest issue of The House magazine includes a special report to celebrate Net Zero Week 2024, bringing together the voices of industry experts, parliamentarians, and businesses to explore how we can all contribute to achieving our net-zero goals
Plastic free July: Vet warns of fatal harm to donkeys caused by plastic pollution Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Plastic free July: Vet warns of fatal harm to donkeys caused by plastic pollution
The Donkey Sanctuary Kenya sees rise in cases of poisoning and colic due to plastic ingestion
Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
A future UK Government can't deliver on the environment without horticulture
Uncovering hidden dangers in our seas — Fibreglass in oysters and mussels Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Uncovering hidden dangers in our seas — Fibreglass in oysters and mussels
A new study has revealed worrying levels of fibreglass in oysters and mussels
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
The vast majority of seats the Liberal Democrats are expected to win on Thursday are among the constituencies worst affected by the ongoing sewage spill crisis.
Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Plant and flower industry call for urgent action on import cost hikes
Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
The HTA presents on cross-border trade and peat-policy at European meeting
Representing the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), Guy Massey of Joseph Rochfords Gardens Limited and Jennifer Pheasey, HTA’s Director of Public Affairs, were invited to present on key issues of interest to European supply chains at the European Nurserystock Association (ENA) Summer meeting in Budapest.
UK pig farmer says farrowing crates can no longer be justified and calls for a ban Partner content
Environment
By Humane World for Animals UK
UK pig farmer says farrowing crates can no longer be justified and calls for a ban
A British farmer shares their insights on confining mother pigs in farrowing crates, which make the animals ‘stressed, scared, emotionally broken and depressed’, and calls for governments to support their phase out
Global Plastics Treaty - the 4th round of negotiations and how we ‘Bridge to Busan’ Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Global Plastics Treaty - the 4th round of negotiations and how we ‘Bridge to Busan’
Professor Steve Fletcher, Director of the Revolution Plastics Institute reflects on the Plastic Treaty negotiations.
Global Plastics Policy Centre advocates for trade measures to promote reuse systems at WTO event Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Global Plastics Policy Centre advocates for trade measures to promote reuse systems at WTO event
In an effort to combat plastic waste, members of the Global Plastics Policy Centre at the University of Portsmouth today urged delegates at a World Trade Organisation (WTO) event to focus on trade measures that encourage the adoption of reuse systems.
Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
Cement sector welcomes UK CBAM proposal and calls for rapid delivery to ‘level the playing field’ for imports
Effluent Is Turning The Affluent Green
Environment
Effluent Is Turning The Affluent Green
The Greens hope a wave of outrage over the polluted River Waveney will help deliver a seismic victory where the Tories have "always" won.
How will climate change affect the microplastics in our environment? Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
How will climate change affect the microplastics in our environment?
Understanding why climate change might contribute to increasing plastic pollution is the focus of a new research project starting this month at the University of Portsmouth.
EventsAll
Starmer: One Year On
2025
Online
Starmer: One Year On
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
2025
Portcullis House
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025