Exclusive: Food safety concerns spark cabinet row over UK-India trade deal November 30, 2021 Ruptures have once again emerged across government over the direction of the UK’s post-Brexit trade policy, with environment secretary George Eustice raising concerns about a potential deal with India. Whitehall sources told City A.M. that India’s food safety standards have been a cause for concern for Eustice and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural [...]
Environment agency says ‘no plans for water restrictions’ but people urged to be frugal July 26, 2022 There will be “no plans for restrictions on essential water use” in the immediate future despite hot weather drying up river beds and leaving parks parched. With the prospect of hosepipe bans and other measures to save H20, the National Drought Group (NDG) was convened by the Environment Agency today, in a meeting attended by [...]
Today at COP28: A change in mood December 6, 2023 As COP28 reaches its mid-way point, the initial lustre and enthusiasm of the world's great and powerful seems to be wearing off.
Ex-environment minister slams the ‘failures’ of UK-Australia Brexit deal November 15, 2022 The UK's free trade deal with Australia was a poor deal for the country which "gave away far too much for far too little in return."
How farmers with better data could help prevent future food shortages March 6, 2023 Farmers need access to better data to predict fertiliser prices to ensure the UK's food security, argues the NFU.
More s**t than ever before – 2023 was the worst year for sewage spills on record March 27, 2024 Toxic chemicals that remain in ecosystems for decades pollute every stretch of English rivers.
The Notebook: A looming threat to the UK’s vital bee population February 12, 2024 Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, it’s Nicola Reed, founder and CEO of honey spirits brand Beeble. The threat to our bees Albert Einstein once said, “If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have four years to live.” These wonderful insects play a crucial part in [...]
Dry sewage discharges branded ‘toxic filth’ as MPs demand investigations September 6, 2023 Illegal dry sewage discharges have been branded “stinking, toxic… filth” as MPs demanded investigations into the claims thousands of hours of releases breached permits. Water companies are only supposed to discharge sewage into UK rivers and seas when it is raining, as releasing sewage when it is dry can lead to higher concentrations of pollution. [...]
Doubts raised over famed alpaca Geronimo’s Bovine TB diagnosis September 8, 2021 Doubts have been raised regarding whether or not alpaca Geronimo had Bovine TB in initial post-mortem findings, for which he was controversially killed. The animal’s owner, Helen Macdonald, had the preliminary results reviewed by veterinary surgeons, who failed to find visible evidence of Bovine TB. However, the chief veterinary officer said that ‘a number of [...]
Government fights off calls for new CO2 supply deal despite industry pressure January 31, 2022 Emergency supply deals arranged last year between Downing Street and the UK’s key CO2 producer came to an end yesterday, despite industry calls for a new arrangement.