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This is the CLA's response to HMT's Call for Evidence on Business Rates and Investment.
Published on 19 Feb 2026
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- Andrew Shirley
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- This is a wide-ranging Call for Evidence, covering many aspects of business rates - looking at investment, empty property rates, self-catering accommodation, should property owner rather occupier, move to from slab to slice. However the most important thing that they did not ask was about the proportionality of business rates and the escalation in rateable values so we included that in our response.
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- Business Rates and Investment HMT Consultation Response
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This is the CLA's response to HMT's Call for Evidence on Business Rates and Investment.
Published on 19 Feb 2026
- Authors
- Andrew Shirley
- Strapline
- This is a wide-ranging Call for Evidence, covering many aspects of business rates - looking at investment, empty property rates, self-catering accommodation, should property owner rather occupier, move to from slab to slice. However the most important thing that they did not ask was about the proportionality of business rates and the escalation in rateable values so we included that in our response.
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- Business Rates and Investment HMT Consultation Response
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Published on 19 Feb 2026
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- Graham Clark
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- UKWAS ConsultatiThe CLA’s views on revised requirements on game release pens proposed for version 5 of the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). The CLA supports the new text which achieves a far better balance of conservation and rural economy interests than the previous wording.
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- UKWAS Revised Text on Game Release Pens Consultation Response
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This is the CLA's response to the revised requirements on game release pens proposed for version 5 of the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS).
Published on 19 Feb 2026
- Authors
- Graham Clark
- Strapline
- The CLA’s views on revised requirements on game release pens proposed for version 5 of the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). The CLA supports the new text which achieves a far better balance of conservation and rural economy interests than the previous wording.
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- UKWAS Revised Text on Game Release Pens Consultation Response
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In a joint UK‑wide survey from the CLA, Confor and RFS, share your insights on how proposed inheritance tax changes could impact woodland management, long‑term custodianship and the rural economy Published on 19 Feb 2026
Protecting the future of family woodlands - have your say on IHT
Feature article- Authors
- Graham Clark
- Campaigns
- Inheritance tax campaign,Succession planning & inheritance tax
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- In a joint UK‑wide survey from the CLA, Confor and RFS, share your insights on how proposed inheritance tax changes could impact woodland management, long‑term custodianship and the rural economy
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- Protecting the future of family woodlands - have your say on IHT
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Diversifications can prove to be profitable avenues for rural businesses, but one case shines a light on the potential pitfalls that can cost farms their tenancy rights
Published on 19 Feb 2026
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- Richard Pinney
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- Diversifications can prove to be profitable avenues for rural businesses, but one case shines a light on the potential pitfalls that can cost farms their tenancy rights
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- How can a farm diversification put your home at risk?
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Published on 20 Feb 2026
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- Andrew Gillett,Mark Burton
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- GN26-05 DRONES AND UAVS - Usage Rules and Property Rights
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This Guidance Note outlines the legal situation around drones and other unmanned aircraft. It covers both the requirements for users, legal remedies and case law, and practical approaches where a member is negatively impacted by drone use.
Published on 20 Feb 2026
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- Andrew Gillett,Mark Burton
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- This Guidance Note outlines the legal situation around drones and other unmanned aircraft. It covers both the requirements for users, legal remedies and case law, and practical approaches where a member is negatively impacted by drone use.
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- GN26-05 Drones and UAVs - Usage Rules and Property Rights
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Land Use Policy Adviser Matthew Doran explains how the CLA is advocating on new proposals for water abstraction rights, permitting rules and reservoir safety
Published on 20 Feb 2026
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- Matthew Doran
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- Land Use Policy Adviser Matthew Doran explains how the CLA is advocating on new proposals for water abstraction rights, permitting rules and reservoir safety
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- Three key changes to water resources policy and what they mean for land managers
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Funding opportunity for land managers in Notts
Published on 23 Feb 2026
- Authors
- Peter Ewin
- Regions
- The East
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- Funding opportunity for land managers in Notts
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- Trees for Climate Funding in Nottinghamshire
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Defra Secretary unveils "simpler" scheme plus £345 million to fund innovation
Published on 24 Feb 2026
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- Mike Sims
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- Defra Secretary unveils "simpler" scheme plus £345 million to fund innovation
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- SFI streamlined with fewer actions and cap on payments
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One million incidents on public land alone in 12 months - CLA calls for new commissioner to take action
Published on 24 Feb 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Campaigns
- Rural Crime
- Regions
- The South East
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- One million incidents on public land alone in 12 months - CLA calls for new commissioner to take action
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- Fields of waste: Farmers under siege as fly-tipping hits new levels