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Early preparation and complete evidence submissions will be vital to secure funding in 2026. Learn more ahead of the July application window
Published on 4 Jun 2026
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- Natural Capital
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- Early preparation and complete evidence submissions will be vital to secure funding in 2026. Learn more ahead of the July application window
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- New Capital Grants guidance published – what applicants need to know
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CLA-backed awards presented at New Forest and Hampshire County Show Published on 30 Jul 2026
New Forest champions crowned in 2026 awards
News story- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Regions
- The South East
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- CLA-backed awards presented at New Forest and Hampshire County Show
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- New Forest champions crowned in 2026 awards
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Report backed by Labour MPs argues for renewed rural focus, as new polling shows public demand action
Published on 9 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Campaigns
- Rural Powerhouse
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- Report backed by Labour MPs argues for renewed rural focus, as new polling shows public demand action
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- New PM 'must put rural Britain at the heart of reset'
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In April, Defra announced that Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) would be amended in response to reports of planning delays, high costs and a stalled off-site market. The first set of these changes have now been implemented and new regulations for BNG come into effect from 6th August 2026. Published on 4 Aug 2026
New exemptions and revised thresholds for Biodiversity Net Gain from 6th August (England only)
News story- Authors
- Shannon Fuller
- Campaigns
- Biodiversity Net Gain
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- In April, Defra announced that Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) would be amended in response to reports of planning delays, high costs and a stalled off-site market. The first set of these changes have now been implemented and new regulations for BNG come into effect from 6th August 2026.
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- New exemptions and revised thresholds for Biodiversity Net Gain from 6th August (England only)
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Mixed response for long-awaited roadmap for English farming Published on 26 Jun 2026
New government Farming Roadmap launched
News story- Authors
- Jonathan Roberts
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- Mixed response for long-awaited roadmap for English farming
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- New government Farming Roadmap launched
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The latest government proposals could affect how you generate energy and access biodiversity markets. Understand the impacts and learn how the CLA is responding on behalf of rural landowners
Published on 19 Jun 2026
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- Shannon Fuller
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- The latest government proposals could affect how you generate energy and access biodiversity markets. Understand the impacts and learn how the CLA is responding on behalf of rural landowners
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- Onshore wind and biodiversity net gain: our assessment of two key government consultations
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A short update from CLA Policy Adviser Mark Burton
Published on 15 Jun 2026
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- Mark Burton
- Regions
- The East
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- A short update from CLA Policy Adviser Mark Burton
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- Pelham to Rayleigh Overhead Line Reinforcement
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An update from CLA Policy Adviser Mark Burton on this proposed project
Published on 17 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Mark Burton
- Regions
- The East
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- An update from CLA Policy Adviser Mark Burton on this proposed project
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- Pelham to Rayleigh line reinforcement project in Essex
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What do new planning proposals mean for the countryside? Planning Adviser Shannon Fuller breaks down the CLA’s responses to the latest consultations on application fees and new towns
Published on 27 May 2026
- Authors
- Shannon Fuller
- Campaigns
- Biodiversity Net Gain
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- What do new planning proposals mean for the countryside? Planning Adviser Shannon Fuller breaks down the CLA’s responses to the latest consultations on application fees and new towns
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- Planning fees and new towns: the CLA’s message to the government
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While there is still ‘a long road ahead’, a new proposed strategy outlines how government and industry can work together to tackle bovine tuberculosis over the next decade
Published on 12 Jun 2026
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- Susan Twining
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- While there is still ‘a long road ahead’, a new proposed strategy outlines how government and industry can work together to tackle bovine tuberculosis over the next decade
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- Plans for England to be bovine TB free by 2038
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President Gavin Lane: next leader should seize this opportunity to deliver ambitious plan for the rural economy
Published on 22 Jun 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Campaigns
- Inheritance tax campaign
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- President Gavin Lane: next leader should seize this opportunity to deliver ambitious plan for the rural economy
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- Prime Minister resignation: time for a rural reset says CLA
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As part of changes to the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, new terms will now have to be incorporated into contracts that have arisen from the Renters’ Right Act (England and Wales) 2025.
Published on 10 Jun 2026
- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- Wales
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- A significant compliance deadline for landlords in Wales is approaching that should not be overlooked.
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- Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 implementation deadline approaches