Parliament
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Food waste bill to get second reading
A food waste bill that could require large supermarkets, manufacturers and distributors to reduce their food waste by no less than 30% by 2025 will get its second reading in parliament this Friday (5th Feb 2016). The proposed bill also… Read More
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Queen’s speech sets out government’s agenda
THE QUEEN’S speech was delivered to parliament yesterday outlining the government proposed legislative programme for the next year including 11 new bills. Some of the most important… Read More
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The Committee on Climate Change concludes that there is no basis to change the fourth carbon budget
THE COMMITTEE on Climate Change (CCC) today advised that there has been no change in the circumstances upon which the fourth carbon budget (2023 – 2027) was originally set in 2011 that would justify a lowering of ambition. … Read More
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House of Commons left with egg on face following ban
CATERERS AT THE House of Commons have been criticised for causing alarm over the consumption of British eggs, after banning them from the Parliament kitchens. Reports have emerged that liquid Dutch eggs are used in place of British shell… Read More
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TB debate announced
PARLIAMENT WILL debate the Governments TB eradication programme, including planned badger culling. The debate, which has been triggered by a public e-petition asking for further discussions on the controversial government policy to eradicate bovine TB, will take place on… Read More