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An official drought has been declared in eight of 14 areas across England, covering most of the central and southern parts of the country

Advice that allowed farmers to spread manures in a way that risked polluting waters has been changed by Defra

A record of the research impact achieved by academics researchers at Queens Management School, part of Queens University Belfast., Research on environmental governance, as part of the Brexit & Environment network, has highlighted the importance of independent institutions and the danger of over-centralisation. The research impact was recognised through a prestigious award.

The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee is to start an inquiry into issues affecting marine mammals.

An extra-ordinary rap sheet of sexist and misogynistic behaviour has been revealed in the wake of Neil Parishs resignation for watching pornography while sat in the Commons.

The First Minister yesterday led calls for a sea change in attitudes to sexism and misogyny after an MP resigned for watching pornography in the House of Commons.

A Conservative source said nothing was confirmed but that it was likely he would resign as the MP for Tiverton and Honiton on Saturday.

A Conservative source said nothing was confirmed but that it was likely he would resign as the MP for Tiverton and Honiton on Saturday.

Neil Parish refuses to resign as an MP until the investigation into the allegations concludes.

The Tiverton and Honiton representative said he will continue his ‘duties’ as an MP while under investigation despite calls to resign.