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Tories accuse Labour of backing 'tax on bath time' as water firms push for summer surcharges

The Tories insist Labour has been caught ‘red-handed’ with a policy that is ‘class war in action’

Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2025

UK faces ‘water rationing like Mediterranean’ without new reservoirs – minister

The Government has unveiled plans to legislate to bring reservoirs into the ‘nationally significant’ planning category.

Evening Standard · May 29, 2025

Bill to nationalise polluting water companies blocked by Government

Clive Lewis says his Water Bill would operate a ‘three strikes and you’re out’ policy but Government points to £200 billion cost.

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2025

Government refuses emergency use of banned bee-killing pesticide on sugar beet

Application had been made to use neonicotinoid thiamethoxam to protect sugar beet against damaging virus-carrying aphids.

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025

Chicken poo a factor in housing moratoriums, MPs told

Agricultural pollution in rivers has led to a halt on housing in areas along the border between England and Wales.

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025

Southern England braced for snow as wintry spell continues

It has been revealed that 300 properties have flooded across England since New Year’s Eve.

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025

Government outlines plans to end use of bee-killing pesticides

Campaigners welcomed the move but urged ministers to commit to a ban starting in January.

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2024

Assisted dying House of Commons vote: Key numbers and trends

Support for the Bill was higher among MPs elected for the first time at this year’s general election.

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2024

How did party leaders and ministers vote on assisted dying?

MPs voted by 330 to 275 to back the proposals, a majority of 55.

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024

Number of swimming spots failing on water quality doubles in 2024

The proportion of bathing waters rated poor rose to a new high of 8.2% as newly designated sites struggle with pollution problems.

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024