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Published on 18 Jun 2026
- Authors
- Claire Wright
- Title
- Consultation on Proposals to Prohibit Trail Hunting in England and Wales
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The CLA response to the HMRC/Treasury/MHCLG consultation on the Government’s Budget 2025 ‘mansion tax’ proposals.
Published on 16 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Jonathan Thompson
- Strapline
- The CLA’s response to the Government's 'mansion tax' or ‘family homes tax’ proposals criticises this proposed new tax in tax policy terms, outlines the practical problems in its implementation, and stresses the importance of using well-established exemptions, including proportionate exemptions for heritage, in avoiding unintended consequences.
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- Consultation response - High Value Council Tax Surcharge
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The CLA response to the HMRC/Treasury/MHCLG consultation on the Government’s Budget 2025 ‘mansion tax’ proposals.
Published on 16 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Jonathan Thompson
- Strapline
- The CLA’s response to the Government's 'mansion tax' or ‘family homes tax’ proposals criticises this proposed new tax in tax policy terms, outlines the practical problems in its implementation, and stresses the importance of using well-established exemptions, including proportionate exemptions for heritage, in avoiding unintended consequences.
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- Consultation response - High Value Council Tax Surcharge
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Call out for member case studies
Published on 27 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Natalie Oakes
- Regions
- The Midlands
- Strapline
- Call out for member case studies
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- Could you help tell the rural story?
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With a total funding pot of more than £47m, land managers in England are being encouraged to explore three new grant schemes supporting peatland restoration, paludiculture and water management infrastructure
Published on 9 Jul 2026
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- Matthew Doran
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- With a total funding pot of more than £47m, land managers in England are being encouraged to explore three new grant schemes supporting peatland restoration, paludiculture and water management infrastructure
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- Could your land benefit from new peatland funding?
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Learn how the latest CSHT changes could help your farm or rural business access Higher Tier or extend existing agreements
Published on 17 Sep 2026
- Authors
- Harrie Mort
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- Learn how the latest CSHT changes could help your farm or rural business access Higher Tier or extend existing agreements
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- Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier: new opportunities for land managers
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Andy Burnham pledges action on organised waste gangs
Published on 20 Aug 2026
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- Mike Sims
- Campaigns
- Rural Crime
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- Andy Burnham pledges action on organised waste gangs
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- Crackdown on waste crime announced, but glaring injustice for farmers remain
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Cumbria Branch Chair Jocelyn Holland reflects on the Branch Committee's work, and topical issues over the last year.
Published on 22 Sep 2026
- Authors
- Henk Geertsema
- Regions
- The North
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- Cumbria Branch Chair Jocelyn Holland reflects on the Branch Committee's work, and topical issues over the last year. best to represent their voice while new ideas from Westminster take shape.
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- Cumbria Branch Chair's Report & Convening Notice 2026
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The government’s long-term plan for farming in England focuses on profitability, funding, regulation and resilience – but what could it mean for your rural business?
Published on 1 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Jack Chivers
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- The government’s long-term plan for farming in England focuses on profitability, funding, regulation and resilience – but what could it mean for your rural business?
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- Defra’s Farming Roadmap 2050: what farmers need to know now and for the future
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With the government setting out its delivery plan for nature and biodiversity in England, discover what land will qualify and what voluntary participation could mean for your rural business
Published on 17 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Susan Twining
- Campaigns
- Biodiversity Net Gain,Natural Capital
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- With the government setting out its delivery plan for 30by30 in England, discover what land will qualify and what voluntary participation could mean for your rural business
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- Defra’s delivery plan for nature explained – what land counts and how is it counted?
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A new parliamentary report, backed by the CLA, sets out how fair funding and stronger rural representation can unlock the countryside’s economic potential
Published on 14 Oct 2026
- Authors
- Peter Fage
- Campaigns
- Rural Powerhouse
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- A new parliamentary report, backed by the CLA, sets out how fair funding and stronger rural representation can unlock the countryside’s economic potential
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- Devolution must deliver for the countryside – not leave it behind, report warns
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Devon Branch Chairman Hayley Parker says "at a time when rural businesses need confidence to invest and plan for the future, Westminster has once again entered a period of uncertainty." Published on 28 Jul 2026
Devon Branch Chairman's Report 2026
News story- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
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- Devon Branch Chairman Hayley Parker delivers her Chairman's Report ahead of the AGM on September 8 2026
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- Devon Branch Chairman's Report 2026