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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
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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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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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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
- Authors
- 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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Greater Cambridge Development Corporation Consultation
Published on 1 Apr 2026
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- Greater Cambridge Development Corporation consultation
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- Country Land and Business Association - Consultation Response: Greater Cambridge Development Corporation
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Throughout England and Wales from May to September, join our CLA regional teams for a variety of exclusive hospitality events at county shows
Published on 23 May 2023
- Authors
- Rob Hackney
- Regions
- Wales,The South East,The Midlands,The East,The South West,The North
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- Throughout England and Wales from May to September, join our CLA regional teams for a variety of exclusive hospitality events at county shows
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- County show season 2026: join us for exclusive member events this summer
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As fly-tipping soars, CLA warns criminals are exploiting system to appear legitimate before dumping waste
Published on 14 Apr 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Campaigns
- Rural Crime
- Regions
- The South West
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- As fly-tipping soars, CLA warns criminals are exploiting system to appear legitimate before dumping waste
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- Cow legally approved to clear people’s rubbish as CLA exposes license scandal
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Reforms to the system following scandal, in a bid to tackle waste crime and fly-tipping
Published on 15 May 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Campaigns
- Rural Crime
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- Reforms to the system following scandal, in a bid to tackle waste crime and fly-tipping
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- Defra to tighten waste carrier checks, after CLA cow approved for license
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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
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- 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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Rural businesses across Wales may be set to benefit from a more flexible and pragmatic approach to holiday let and second home regulation.
Published on 1 Apr 2026
- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- Wales
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- Rural businesses across Wales may be set to benefit from a more flexible and pragmatic approach to holiday let and second home regulation.
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- Developments in Holiday Let and Second Home Policy Across Wales
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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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Dorset Branch Chairman Paul Tory says in his report that "even though the world of IHT has eased slightly, the biggest change is that things are clearly tougher on the day-to-day front."
Published on 1 May 2026
- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
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- Dorset Branch Chairman Paul Tory delivers his Chairman's Report ahead of the AGM on 18 June 2026.
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- Dorset Branch Chairman's Report 2026