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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
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- 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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CLA Senior Heritage Adviser Jonathan Thompson suggests how the government should be supporting heritage in the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), not hindering it
Published on 1 Apr 2026
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- Jonathan Thompson
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- CLA Senior Heritage Adviser Jonathan Thompson suggests how the government should be supporting heritage in the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), not hindering it
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- Under the new planning framework, why is the government picking a fight with heritage?
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The first of our four-part series explaining Environmental Land Management schemes, the Sustainable Farming Incentive and the practical steps for land managers. In this blog, we dive into the context and framing of the schemes
Published on 6 May 2026
- Authors
- Jack Chivers
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- The first of our four-part series explaining Environmental Land Management schemes, the Sustainable Farming Incentive and the practical steps for land managers. In this blog, we dive into the context and framing of the schemes
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- Understanding ELM schemes: where does SFI fit?
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Understanding Local Nature Recovery Strategies and the implications for land managers
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Jonathan Roberts explains the first vote on IHT reforms, and explores what the CLA campaign's next steps should be
Published on 4 Dec 2025
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- Jonathan Roberts
- Campaigns
- Inheritance tax campaign
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- The House of Commons had its first opportunity to vote on IHT reforms. The CLA's Jonathan Roberts explains what the result means
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- Understanding Tuesday night's vote
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We break down how the Welsh Government’s plans for business rates reforms will benefit some rural businesses, but leave others facing higher bills
Published on 5 Feb 2026
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- Mark Burton
- Regions
- Wales
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- We break down how the Welsh Government’s plans for business rates reforms will benefit some rural businesses, but leave others facing higher bills
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- Understanding Wales’ new business rates system
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Read our simple guide to BTV-3, including the movement restrictions for livestock and details on reporting outbreaks of bluetongue virus
Published on 24 Jul 2025
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- Helen Dale
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- Read our simple guide to BTV-3, including the movement restrictions for livestock and details on reporting outbreaks of bluetongue virus
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- Understanding bluetongue virus (BTV-3)
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Farmers needed for new research project Published on 20 Apr 2026
Understanding rural crime
Article- Authors
- Natalie Oakes
- Regions
- The Midlands
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- Farmers needed for new research project
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- Understanding rural crime
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The CLA’s Louise Speke explains how the government’s proposed changes to inheritance tax reliefs will affect you and the practical steps to consider for succession planning
Published on 18 Feb 2025
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- Louise Speke
- Campaigns
- Inheritance tax campaign,Succession planning & inheritance tax
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- The CLA’s Louise Speke explains how the government’s proposed changes to inheritance tax reliefs will affect you and the practical steps to consider for succession planning
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- Understanding the proposed inheritance tax reforms
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Discover how an unusual tourism diversification, with endorsement from comedian Johnny Vegas, has created a range of beneficial opportunities for an estate and its local community Published on 17 Sep 2025
Unique rural stays: how a sustainable tourism project can prove to be a worthwhile business diversification
Feature article- Authors
- Natalie Oakes
- Regions
- The Midlands
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- Discover how an unusual tourism diversification, with endorsement from comedian Johnny Vegas, has created a range of beneficial opportunities for an estate and its local community
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- Unique rural stays: how a sustainable tourism project can prove to be a worthwhile business diversification
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Have you heard about CLA Branch Committees? Interested in finding out more? Published on 26 Sep 2025
Upcoming committee meetings
Article- Authors
- Natalie Oakes
- Regions
- The Midlands
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- Have you heard about CLA Branch Committees? Interested in finding out more?
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- Upcoming committee meetings
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An essential component of the CLA
Published on 26 Jan 2026
- Authors
- Natalie Oakes
- Regions
- The Midlands
- Strapline
- An essential component of the CLA
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- Upcoming round of CLA Branch Committee meetings