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As dry conditions continue to affect land managers across the UK, your voice can help strengthen calls for faster government action
Published on 12 Aug 2026
- Authors
- Jonathan Roberts
- Campaigns
- Rural Powerhouse
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- As dry conditions continue to affect land managers across the UK, your voice can help strengthen calls for faster government action
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- Drought and wildfire: why your MP needs to hear from you
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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
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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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Call out for member case studies
Published on 27 Jul 2026
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- Natalie Oakes
- Regions
- The Midlands
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- Call out for member case studies
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- Could you help tell the rural story?
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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
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- Jonathan Thompson
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- 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
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- 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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- Mike Sims
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- 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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CLA colleagues remember former colleague Tim Woodward
Published on 13 Aug 2026
- Authors
- Lee Murphy
- Regions
- The East
- Strapline
- CLA colleagues remember former colleague Tim Woodward
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- CLA team complete fundraiser walking challenge
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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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Published on 13 Aug 2026
- Authors
- Matthew Doran
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- CLA response to EFRA wildfire enquiry