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Back to profileHealey pledges to ‘draw line’ under rising business costs in push for growth
We need a Budget that backs investment, not just consumption, and gives businesses the confidence to grow.
Almost three-quarters of England in drought as conditions worsen in dry August
The solution to the UK’s water challenges lies not just in the amount of rainfall, but in how effectively we capture, store, and manage it.
Now is the time for Andy Burnham to back British business
If we are serious about supporting UK business, then reducing VAT in hospitality, which is far higher in the UK than in Europe, is needed.
We can’t keep treating water shortages as a summer emergency
The latest Temporary Use Bans reflect genuine pressures on water resources.
New Environment Secretary should consider a national water resilience strategy
Backing environmental horticulture means backing the UK’s original green industry and valuing the SMEs that support the economy.
Andy Burnham should consider environmental horticulture as a solution to many of the challenges the UK faces
The new Prime Minister and Chancellor must match their ambition for economic growth with practical actions that will give our members confidence.
Communities to get tree planting boost as funding scheme doubles to £2.5m
As our climate changes, trees and plants are becoming essential green infrastructure.
Why Trees, Gardens and Green Spaces Are No Longer Nice-to-Haves
If hotter summers and more frequent extreme heat events are becoming part of our reality, we need to prepare for them.
UK’s youth unemployment crisis costing UK £125bn a year, review estimates
The answer is not complicated. Give SMEs certainty. Give them confidence to grow.
Steps to fast-track EU rules into British law included in King’s Speech
While the direction of travel is encouraging, the devil is always in the details.
Sir David Attenborough ‘completely overwhelmed’ by birthday greetings
Happy Birthday, Sir David Attenborough, and thank you.