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Circus wild animal ban approved by MPs
Tory MP Mark Pritchard has said he was "threatened" by Downing Street for pushing to ban wild animals from circuses, as the government staged a humiliating climb down and the Commons approved his proposals.
Thursday 23rd June 2011
What next for the Dog Control Bill?
Steve Goody of the Blue Cross outlines the next steps for the Dog Control Bill, following the successful passing of report stage in the House of Lords.
Tuesday 21st June 2011
Woodland creation vital to Big Society
Phillip Blond, director of think-tank ResPublica, has informed a report launch in Parliament of the important role that woodland creation has to play in the Big Society.
Friday 17th June 2011
MP praises 'step change' in waste policy
Mark Spencer MP welcomes the government's waste review as a sign that the country is "heading in the right direction" towards a resource-efficient society.
Thursday 16th June 2011
The management of unauthorised encampments
Simon Kirby MP calls on the government to strengthen the powers of the police to act on travellers much more quickly than now.
Wednesday 15th June 2011
Dangerous dogs an 'occupational hazard'
Dave Joyce, CWU health, safety and environment officer, welcomes the contents of the Dog Control Bill but calls for more "holistic legislation" to combat the consequences of dangerous dogs.
Friday 10th June 2011
Nature groups back environment proposals
Nature groups have welcomed the government's white paper on the natural environment.
Wednesday 8th June 2011
Wild animals in circuses: how long will the government hold?
Animal Defenders International call on the government to "do the right thing" and ban the use of wild animals in circuses, as MPs discuss the issue in a Westminster Hall debate.
Wednesday 8th June 2011
Trust welcomes natural environment white paper
There is much to welcome in the natural environment white paper, but cross departmental buy-in remains vital to its success, writes the Woodland Trust.
Wednesday 8th June 2011
Turning sour: the need to reform the dairy industry
The continuing demise of dairy farms in the United Kingdom is a situation we can no longer ignore, says Dr Daniel Poulter.
Wednesday 8th June 2011
Green dream needs full government support
The natural environment white paper is full of commitments that will mark a significant step forward for our natural heritage, says the Campaign to Protect Rural England.
Tuesday 7th June 2011
Brian Blessed backs circus animal ban
Actor Brian Blessed has called on the government to "do the honourable thing" and introduce a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses.
Thursday 19th May 2011
MP urges country of origin labelling
Manufacturing firms should be made to label produce with their country of origin, a Conservative MP has said.
Tuesday 10th May 2011
Interpreting an old Act for modern purposes
Peter Jinman, president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, discusses the College's new Code of Professional Conduct.
Friday 6th May 2011
CAP reforms 'complex and bureaucratic'
European reforms of the Common Agricultural Policy will tie up farmers in more "green tape" and do little to incentivise production, a group of MPs has warned.
Friday 15th April 2011
Highlighting the importance of animal medicines
Ahead of their annual dinner, Phil Sketchley of the National Office of Animal Health discusses the role of the animal medicines industry in Brussels and Westminster.
Wednesday 13th April 2011
Charities set out high speed rail charter
National charities concerned with environmental, heritage, countryside, legal and wildlife issues have joined forces on high speed rail.
Thursday 7th April 2011
Vets back action on bovine TB fraud
Veterinary associations have pledged to help the government tackle some serious cases of TB fraud that have come to light.
Thursday 31st March 2011
Budget over, now the hard work really starts
Overall it was a positive Budget for the aggregates industry, but it will only be a success if measures are followed through on, says Jerry McLaughlin, director of economics and public affairs at the Mineral Products Association.
Thursday 24th March 2011
Budget 2011: Food industry can go 'further and faster'
The Food and Drink Federation outline the priorities of the food manufacturing industry ahead of today's Budget.
Wednesday 23rd March 2011
Forestry panel must not be 'talking shop'
Rural groups have welcomed the establishment of an independent commission to study the future of England's forests, but have warned it must not become just a "talking shop".
Friday 18th March 2011
'We are over-regulated'
In order to create growth the government must first understand and deal with what inhibits it, says Nigel Jackson, chief executive of the Mineral Products Association prior to the Budget.
Wednesday 16th March 2011
MP raises concerns about wood sustainability
The renewable heat incentive will have serious ramifications for the forest industries, says Anne McGuire MP.
Wednesday 16th March 2011
Labour to consider rural policy
CPRE has welcomed the Labour party's announcement of a policy review on "the future challenges facing rural Britain".
Monday 14th March 2011
Trust welcomes Green Investment Bank report
The Woodland Trust welcomes the recommendation that the Green Investment Bank must be more than a fund.
Friday 11th March 2011
Animal welfare and trade negotiations
How we treat sentient animals raised in captivity for food matters, says George Eustice MP.
Wednesday 9th March 2011
Dangerous Dogs Act 'fails to protect public'
Steve Goody of the Blue Cross discusses his objections to previous dangerous dogs legislation, ahead of today's Dog Control Bill Committee in the House of Lords.
Friday 4th March 2011
Dog Control Bill promotes 'greater owner responsibility'
Lord Redesdale outlines the proposals included in the Dog Control Bill, as it reaches committee stage in the House of Lords.
Friday 4th March 2011
Trust calls for clear thinking in forestry debate
Following Joan Ruddock's Westminster Hall debate on the future of the Forestry Commission, the Woodland Trust welcomes support from parliamentarians on increasing native woodland cover.
Wednesday 2nd March 2011
Good news for Britain's timber industry
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) welcomes the government's turnaround on forest ownership plans.
Friday 18th February 2011
Spelman axes forest sell-off
Caroline Spelman has said she takes "full responsibility" for the u-turn over plans to sell off England's forests.
Thursday 17th February 2011
Woodland Trust back government u-turn
The Woodland Trust welcome Caroline Spelman's announcement of an abandonment to the plans to sell-off the public forest estate, but claims that "the campaign to protect woodland must go on."
Thursday 17th February 2011
Government inaction on animal rights is 'disappointing'
The coalition's lack of action over the use of wild animals in circuses "paints a worrying picture", says Helder Constantino of Animal Defenders International.
Thursday 17th February 2011
Sale of forestry 'on hold'
The Woodland Trust respond to the written ministerial statement by environment secretary Caroline Spelman on the future of the public forest estate.
Friday 11th February 2011
Funding for flood risk management
To cut funding for flood defences when the risk is increasing is "ludicrous and irresponsible", says Hugh Bayley MP.
Wednesday 9th February 2011
Supermarket chains 'acting as a cartel'
The long-term future of the British dairy industry is at risk due to supermarkets pushing down the price of milk, says the Lord Bishop of Wakefield.
Monday 7th February 2011
The greenest government ever?
The Woodland Trust offers its review of the Opposition day debate on the public forest estate.
Thursday 3rd February 2011
Forests 'sell off' plan challenged
Rural coalition MPs are under pressure to oppose government plans to sell off England's national forests when the issue is debated in the Commons later today.
Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Forestry debate needs 'strong focus' on ancient woodland
The Woodland Trust has urged the government to treat ancient woodland as a "special case", ahead of an Opposition day debate on the public forest estate.
Wednesday 2nd February 2011
UK must lead on anti-whaling campaign
The government must "exert diplomatic pressure" on the nations that continue to kill whales for commercial purposes, says Baroness Parminter.
Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Business and the natural environment
Minister for the natural environment, Richard Benyon has said the government is unable to offer assurances about the future of the Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund (ALSF).
Thursday 27th January 2011
UK 'unprepared for a foot and mouth outbreak'
More needs to be done if we are to ensure we do not see a repeat of the foot and mouth disease outbreak of 2001, according to the Countess of Mar.
Thursday 27th January 2011
MPs doubt UK oil spill response
A committee of MPs has raised "serious doubts" that Britain is ready to tackle an oil spill of the kind suffered by BP in the Gulf of Mexico last summer.
Thursday 6th January 2011
Hectic 2010 for animal medicines industry
The National Office of Animal Health looks back at an eventful 2010.
Thursday 30th December 2010
A busy year for countryside campaigners
The Campaign to Protect Rural England looks back over the policy decisions that have affected its work in 2010.
Tuesday 28th December 2010
2010 was a difficult year for the timber industry
Ministers are unaware of the impact biomass subsidies are having on existing timber manufacturing, says John Dye, president of the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON).
Thursday 23rd December 2010
Gypsy and traveller sites causing 'rising anger'
Gavin Williamson MP writes for ePolitix.com about his debate in Westminster Hall on government policy on gypsy and traveller sites.
Tuesday 7th December 2010
Sustainable homes gain political support
An innovative home-building scheme aimed at increasing healthy living and sustainability has been discussed in Parliament.
Thursday 2nd December 2010
Excessive regulation burdening industry
MPs have been told to "reduce the bureaucracy" that manufacturers encounter on a daily basis.
Wednesday 1st December 2010
Government must promote UK manufacturing
The government has been urged to provide more encouragement to entrepreneurs seeking to found manufacturing businesses.
Wednesday 1st December 2010
B&Q launches 'New Green Home' and The Ellen MacArthur Foundation partnership
B&Q has unveiled a unique project to investigate the very latest in eco-living with the news that a house in Eastleigh will act as a test-bed to trial the latest green initiatives.
Sunday 21st November 2010
MP calls for ban on hunting of 'majestic' lions
The impact hunting has on lion numbers should not be underestimated, says Andrew Turner MP.
Wednesday 17th November 2010
Flello calls for sustainable farming
A Labour MP has argued the case for new legislation to improve sustainable farming.
Friday 12th November 2010
Vets offer expertise to Parliament
The role of the veterinary profession as a 'resource' for parliamentarians has been promoted at a House of Commons reception.
Thursday 11th November 2010
'First port of call' for politicians
Harvey Locke, president of the British Veterinary Association, speaks to ePolitix.com about political engagement and tuition fees.
Thursday 11th November 2010
Conservation at 'heart' of government policy
Representatives from the conservation and forestry industries have been told they are at the forefront of the Big Society.
Wednesday 10th November 2010
'Political will' needed for woodland creation
James Cooper, head of government affairs at the Woodland Trust, speaks to ePolitix.com about the Trust's forthcoming parliamentary reception and recent political developments.
Tuesday 9th November 2010
Nature body 'little short of Stalinist'
Natural England cares more about the welfare of butterflies and bats than ordinary country folk, writes Ian Liddell-Grainger MP ahead of his Westminster Hall debate on Tuesday.
Tuesday 26th October 2010
Regeneration of coalfield communities
Lisa Nandy MP writes for ePolitix.com ahead of her Westminster Hall debate on the regeneration of coalfield communities.
Tuesday 26th October 2010
'For the sake of future generations'
The Lord Bishop of Liverpool writes for ePolitix.com ahead of his oral question on the UN climate change conference in Cancun.
Wednesday 20th October 2010
President of Chile to visit Parliament
The president of Chile, Sebastian Pinera, will address MPs and peers this afternoon.
Monday 18th October 2010
Saving the east coast in-shore fishing fleet
Peter Aldous MP writes for ePolitix.com ahead of his adjournment debate on the future of the in-shore fishing fleet on the east coast.
Thursday 14th October 2010
Promoting the best interests of animal welfare
ePolitix.com speaks to Peter Jinman, president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, about government legislation and impending cuts.
Monday 11th October 2010
Give priority to British food and British farmers
ePolitix.com reports from the National Farmers Union fringe which focussed on the future of British farming, and sustaining food security in the future.
Tuesday 5th October 2010
Labour 'failed rural communities'
Caroline Spelman has attacked the previous government for letting down people who live in rural communities.
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