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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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As the 2026 Capital Grants round prepares to open – from eligibility and consents to evidence and upfront costs – discover what you need to check before applying
Published on 23 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Harrie Mort
- Campaigns
- Natural Capital
- Strapline
- As the 2026 Capital Grants round prepares to open – from eligibility and consents to evidence and upfront costs – discover what you need to check before applying
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- Capital Grants 2026: your complete application checklist
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With a new Prime Minister in Downing Street, now is the time to listen to rural businesses and unlock the countryside’s £40bn economic potential
Published on 22 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Peter Fage
- Campaigns
- Inheritance tax campaign,Succession planning & inheritance tax,Rural Powerhouse
- Strapline
- With a new Prime Minister in Downing Street, now is the time to listen to rural businesses and unlock the countryside’s £40bn economic potential
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- Can Burnham’s reshuffle reset ties with rural Britain?
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The Future of Rural England report also sets out six themes critical to sustainable communities
Published on 16 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Strapline
- The Future of Rural England report also sets out six themes critical to sustainable communities
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- CLA welcomes new cross-government board putting rural needs at heart of major policies
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A small selection of photos from our recent summer visits and AGMs Published on 15 Jul 2026
CLA snapshot
News story- Authors
- Lee Murphy
- Regions
- The East
- Strapline
- A small selection of photos from our recent summer visits and AGMs
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- CLA snapshot
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The CLA is calling on the public to take extra care in the countryside amid the increasing risk of wildfires in the parched landscape. The plea coincides with the start of the summer school holidays.
Published on 21 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Henk Geertsema
- Regions
- The North
- Strapline
- The CLA is calling on the public to take extra care in the countryside amid the increasing risk of wildfires in the parched landscape. The plea coincides with the start of the summer school holidays.
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- CLA pleads for public vigilance on wildfires during summer break
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CLA-backed awards presented at Royal Isle of Wight County Show 2026
Published on 16 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Regions
- The South East
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- CLA-backed awards presented at Royal Isle of Wight County Show 2026
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- CLA celebrates rural achievements on the Isle of Wight
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The CLA calls on government to change licencing policies to allow land managers, farmers and moor keepers to continue their efforts to prevent and mitigate wildfire risks.
Published on 24 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Henk Geertsema
- Regions
- The North
- Strapline
- The CLA calls on government to change licencing policies to allow land managers, farmers and moor keepers to continue their efforts to prevent and mitigate wildfire risks.
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- CLA calls for government action to help minimise wildfire risks
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With wildfires becoming a more common occurrence across the UK each summer, we describe the application process for controlled burning as "complex, time consuming and unwieldy as to be unfit for purpose"
Published on 17 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Strapline
- With wildfires becoming a more common occurrence across the UK each summer, we describe the application process for controlled burning as "complex, time consuming and unwieldy as to be unfit for purpose"
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- CLA calls for action to minimise wildfire risk as incidents spike across the country
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What does devolution mean for rural communities and businesses? Watch our latest webinar to learn how it could affect you Published on 22 Jul 2026
CLA Webinar: Devolution and the rural economy
Past webinar- Authors
- Andrew Shirley,Charles Trotman
- Campaigns
- Rural Powerhouse
- Strapline
- What does devolution mean for rural communities and businesses? Watch our latest webinar to learn how it could affect you
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- CLA Webinar: Devolution and the rural economy
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Ahead of the start of the school holiday season the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is highlighting some of the common causes of wildfires as more people prepare to visit the countryside. Published on 24 Jul 2026
CLA South West urges vigilance as increased visitors to the countryside heightens fire risks
News story- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
- Strapline
- Ahead of the start of the school holiday season The CLA is highlighting some of the common causes of wildfires as more people prepare to visit the countryside.
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- CLA South West urges vigilance as increased visitors to the countryside heightens fire risks