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We break down how the Welsh Government’s plans for business rates reforms will benefit some rural businesses, but leave others facing higher bills
Published on 5 Feb 2026
- Authors
- Mark Burton
- Regions
- Wales
- Strapline
- We break down how the Welsh Government’s plans for business rates reforms will benefit some rural businesses, but leave others facing higher bills
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- Understanding Wales’ new business rates system
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Flood alerts and warnings as CLA calls for focus on improving resilience
Published on 3 Feb 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Regions
- The South East
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- Flood alerts and warnings as CLA calls for focus on improving resilience
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- Deluged: Farmers across South East braced for further flooding
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Don’t miss out on the inaugural conference for the rural economy in Wales, hosted by CLA Cymru on Thursday 5 March at the ICC Wales in Newport Published on 2 Feb 2026
A pivotal time for rural Wales: have your say at the Rural Business Conference Cymru
Feature article- Authors
- Sarah John
- Campaigns
- Rural Powerhouse
- Regions
- Wales
- Strapline
- Don’t miss out on the inaugural conference for the rural economy in Wales, hosted by CLA Cymru on Thursday 5 March at the ICC Wales in Newport
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- A pivotal time for rural Wales: have your say at the Rural Business Conference Cymru
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The Hull and East Yorkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy (HEY LNRS) has been published today, making it the first one in Yorkshire! This is a huge milestone for our region
Published on 2 Feb 2026
- Authors
- Henk Geertsema
- Regions
- The North
- Strapline
- The Hull and East Yorkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy (HEY LNRS) has been published today, making it the first one in Yorkshire! This is a huge milestone for our region.
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- Hull and East Yorkshire LNRS published
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View the slides from the recent Succession Planning events which took place in the Midlands
Published on 28 Jan 2026
- Authors
- Natalie Oakes
- Regions
- The Midlands
- Strapline
- View the slides from the recent Succession Planning events which took place in the Midlands
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- Supporting Members with Succession Planning across the Midlands
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Published on 2 Feb 2026
Glossary - IHT and CGT terms
Library- Authors
- Natalie Oakes
- Title
- Glossary - IHT and CGT terms
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What CLA members need to know
Published on 30 Jan 2026
- Authors
- John Greenshields
- Regions
- The Midlands,The North
- Strapline
- What CLA members need to know
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- Blog: New Birmingham–Manchester rail plans
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Newly published report, focusing on the Finance Bill, highlights recommendations to the government on inheritance tax (IHT) in ‘a welcome addition to the debate’ Published on 30 Jan 2026
New Lords Committee report on IHT is ‘recognition of government's failure to properly consult’
News story- Authors
- Rob Hackney
- Campaigns
- Inheritance tax campaign,Succession planning & inheritance tax
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- Newly published report, focusing on the Finance Bill, highlights recommendations to the government on inheritance tax (IHT) in ‘a welcome addition to the debate’
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- New Lords Committee report on IHT is ‘recognition of government's failure to properly consult’
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In a key proposal of the ongoing planning shake-up, CLA Planning Adviser Shannon Fuller explores how the new ‘default yes’ for development near railway stations will affect landowners Published on 29 Jan 2026
Planning reforms explained: what does the ‘default yes’ for development near railway stations mean?
Blog- Authors
- Shannon Fuller
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- In a key proposal of the ongoing planning shake-up, CLA Planning Adviser Shannon Fuller explores how the new ‘default yes’ for development near railway stations will affect landowners
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- Planning reforms explained: what does the ‘default yes’ for development near railway stations mean?
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LNRSs are becoming central to how nature recovery and land use in England is being used. Find out how they work, the current rollout in your region and the next steps to take for your rural businesses Published on 29 Jan 2026
How Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRSs) can unlock new opportunities for your rural business
Blog- Authors
- Susan Twining
- Campaigns
- Biodiversity Net Gain
- Strapline
- LNRSs are becoming central to how nature recovery and land use in England is being used. Find out how they work, the current rollout in your region and the next steps to take for your rural businesses
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- How Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRSs) can unlock new opportunities for your rural business
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This is the CLA's response to this Historic England consultation on its advice on Local Heritage Listing.
Published on 29 Jan 2026
- Authors
- Jonathan Thompson
- Strapline
- This CLA response to this Historic England consultation on its advice on Local Heritage Listing stresses the importance of consultation, following a proper and proportionate process, and making clear that it is not intended to preserve local heritage in aspic.
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- Consultation Response - Historic England Consultation on its Local Heritage Listing Advice
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Published on 29 Jan 2026
- Authors
- Jonathan Thompson
- Title
- Consultation Response - Historic England Consultation on its Local Heritage Listing Advice