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CLA secures several lobbying wins, but concerns that heritage 'has taken a hit'
Published on 19 Aug 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
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- CLA secures several lobbying wins, but concerns that heritage 'has taken a hit'
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- New NPPF: 'First step' towards true planning reform
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Report backed by Labour MPs argues for renewed rural focus, as new polling shows public demand action
Published on 9 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Campaigns
- Rural Powerhouse
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- Report backed by Labour MPs argues for renewed rural focus, as new polling shows public demand action
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- New PM 'must put rural Britain at the heart of reset'
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In April, Defra announced that Biodiversity Net Gain would be amended in response to reports of planning delays, high costs and a stalled off-site market. The first set of these changes have now been implemented and new regulations come into effect from 6 August
Published on 4 Aug 2026
- Authors
- Shannon Fuller
- Campaigns
- Biodiversity Net Gain
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- In April, Defra announced that Biodiversity Net Gain would be amended in response to reports of planning delays, high costs and a stalled off-site market. The first set of these changes have now been implemented and new regulations come into effect from 6 August
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- New exemptions and revised thresholds for Biodiversity Net Gain in England
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Read our complete guide to the latest Defra-backed funding opportunities – designed to supporting new ideas, technology and practical on-farm innovation
Published on 20 Aug 2026
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- Jack Chivers
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- Read our complete guide to the latest Defra-backed funding opportunities – designed to supporting new ideas, technology and practical on-farm innovation
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- New funding opportunities for farming innovation: what rural businesses need to know
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Mixed response for long-awaited roadmap for English farming Published on 26 Jun 2026
New government Farming Roadmap launched
News story- Authors
- Jonathan Roberts
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- Mixed response for long-awaited roadmap for English farming
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- New government Farming Roadmap launched
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The latest government proposals could affect how you generate energy and access biodiversity markets. Understand the impacts and learn how the CLA is responding on behalf of rural landowners
Published on 19 Jun 2026
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- Shannon Fuller
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- The latest government proposals could affect how you generate energy and access biodiversity markets. Understand the impacts and learn how the CLA is responding on behalf of rural landowners
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- Onshore wind and biodiversity net gain: our assessment of two key government consultations
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A short update from CLA Policy Adviser Mark Burton
Published on 15 Jun 2026
- Authors
- Mark Burton
- Regions
- The East
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- A short update from CLA Policy Adviser Mark Burton
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- Pelham to Rayleigh Overhead Line Reinforcement
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An update from CLA Policy Adviser Mark Burton on this proposed project
Published on 17 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Mark Burton
- Regions
- The East
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- An update from CLA Policy Adviser Mark Burton on this proposed project
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- Pelham to Rayleigh line reinforcement project in Essex
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Published on 14 Aug 2026
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- Lisa Hofford
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- President's Award 2026 nomination form
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President Gavin Lane: next leader should seize this opportunity to deliver ambitious plan for the rural economy
Published on 22 Jun 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Campaigns
- Inheritance tax campaign
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- President Gavin Lane: next leader should seize this opportunity to deliver ambitious plan for the rural economy
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- Prime Minister resignation: time for a rural reset says CLA
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Our top tips and practical security steps to safeguard machinery, equipment and rural businesses from organised criminals
Published on 10 Sep 2026
- Authors
- Natalie Oakes
- Campaigns
- Rural Crime
- Regions
- The Midlands
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- Our top tips and practical security steps to safeguard machinery, equipment and rural businesses from organised criminals
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- Protect your land and property: how to prevent rural theft
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CLA Director of External Affairs Jonathan Roberts explains that after years of damaging policy decisions, there is an opportunity for a the government to rebuild trust with farmers, landowners and rural business owners
Published on 22 Jun 2026
- Authors
- Jonathan Roberts
- Campaigns
- Inheritance tax campaign,Succession planning & inheritance tax,Rural Powerhouse
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- CLA Director of External Affairs Jonathan Roberts explains that after years of damaging policy decisions, there is an opportunity for a the government to rebuild trust with farmers, landowners and rural business owners
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- Resetting relations with rural Britain: lessons for the next Prime Minister to learn