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Households near certain new electricity transmission schemes could receive £250 a year off their energy bills, but entitlement is currently limited. Find out if you’re eligible
Published on 27 Aug 2026
- Authors
- Andrew Shirley
- Strapline
- Households near certain new electricity transmission schemes could receive £250 a year off their energy bills, but entitlement is currently limited. Find out if you’re eligible
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- Electricity bill discounts announced for those near new pylons
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With prolonged dry weather continuing to put pressure on rural communities, CLA Cymru has stepped up its engagement with Ministers, agencies and land managers to ensure the sector has the support and guidance it needs.
Published on 28 Aug 2026
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- Fraser McAuley
- Regions
- Wales
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- With prolonged dry weather continuing to put pressure on rural communities, CLA Cymru has stepped up its engagement with Ministers, agencies and land managers to ensure the sector has the support and guidance it needs
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- Dry weather advice and guidance
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New government support to help farmers tackle drought is a positive step, but measures will fall short unless backed by sustained investment and strategy
Published on 18 Aug 2026
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- Rob Hackney
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- New government support to help farmers tackle drought is a positive step, but measures will fall short unless backed by sustained investment and strategy
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- Drought funding welcome but ‘little more than a temporary fix’, says CLA
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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
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- 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
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- 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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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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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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Andy Burnham pledges action on organised waste gangs
Published on 20 Aug 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Campaigns
- Rural Crime
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- Andy Burnham pledges action on organised waste gangs
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- Crackdown on waste crime announced, but glaring injustice for farmers remain
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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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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