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A deep dive into the government’s new plans to reform the water sector. How will changes to regulation, governance and funding reshape the future of land management and farming?
Published on 23 Jan 2026
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- Matthew Doran
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- A deep dive into the government’s new plans to reform the water sector. How will changes to regulation, governance and funding reshape the future of land management and farming?
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- Decoding the water reform white paper: the impacts for agriculture and rural landowners
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Published on 11 Feb 2026
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- Jack Chivers
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- Defra Proposals for Fair Dealings Regulations in the Egg Sector 2026
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Explore our comprehensive breakdown of the latest government schemes and how they impact your business - including news on capital grants, Environmental Land Management schemes and more
Published on 21 Aug 2025
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- Susan Twining
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- Explore our comprehensive breakdown of the latest government schemes and how they impact your business - including news on capital grants, Environmental Land Management schemes and more
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- Defra schemes: what land managers need to know about the latest updates
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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
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- 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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Midlands Rural Adviser, Helen Dale looks at the achievements of the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme
Published on 26 Jan 2026
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- Helen Dale
- Regions
- The Midlands
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- Midlands Rural Adviser, Helen Dale looks at the achievements of the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme
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- Delivering results for farming and nature
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Flood alerts and warnings as CLA calls for focus on improving resilience
Published on 3 Feb 2026
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- Mike Sims
- Regions
- The South East
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- Flood alerts and warnings as CLA calls for focus on improving resilience
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- Deluged: Farmers across South East braced for further flooding
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A new blog from CLA East Adviser Bee Barton-Broomhead
Published on 16 Mar 2026
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- The East
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- A new blog from CLA East Adviser Bee Barton-Broomhead
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- Development corporations and the rural economy: What landowners Need to Know
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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
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- 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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A brief update on CLA discussions with the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Published on 14 Oct 2025
Devolution discussions
Article- Authors
- Lee Murphy
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- The East
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- A brief update on CLA discussions with the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
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- Devolution discussions
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Explore our FAQ page to learn everything you need to know about the devolution of powers from Westminster and discover how rural areas will be impacted by the English Devolution Bill Published on 27 Aug 2025
Devolution in England: answering your frequently asked questions
Feature article- Authors
- Charles Trotman
- Campaigns
- Rural Powerhouse
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- Explore our FAQ page to learn everything you need to know about the devolution of powers from Westminster and discover how rural areas will be impacted by the English Devolution Bill
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- Devolution in England: answering your frequently asked questions