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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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“The proposed SFS is rigid and complex. The Welsh Government must take action to build confidence and generate greater uptake." We report following the first of three SFS consultation events - taking place in South, Mid and North Wales.
Published on 20 Feb 2024
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- Wales
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- We report on the first of three CLA Cymru Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) consultation events taking place this week.
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- Unrealistic, unbudgeted, bureaucratic SFS fails to serve future generations, says CLA
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With a general election on the horizon, the Midlands region of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has been increasing their political engagement to ensure that the full potential of rural communities can be unlocked and their voices are heard Published on 25 Jun 2024
Unlocking the rural economy
Article- Authors
- Natalie Oakes
- Campaigns
- Rural Powerhouse
- Regions
- The Midlands
- Strapline
- With a general election on the horizon, the Midlands region of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has been increasing their political engagement to ensure that the full potential of rural communities can be unlocked and their voices are heard
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- Unlocking the rural economy
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The CLA’s Jasmin McDermott reports from Bolesworth Estate. An enterprise with plans to capitalise on its tourism potential in the Cheshire countryside and expand its diversified portfolio
Published on 11 Oct 2023
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- Jasmin McDermott
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- The CLA’s Jasmin McDermott reports from Bolesworth Estate. An enterprise with plans to capitalise on its tourism potential in the Cheshire countryside and expand its diversified portfolio
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- Unlocking the potential of an estate
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The latest column from CLA East Director Cath Crowther Published on 9 Jun 2023
Unleashing the rural opportunity
Article- Authors
- Cath Crowther
- Regions
- The East
- Strapline
- The latest column from CLA East Director Cath Crowther
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- Unleashing the rural opportunity
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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
- Strapline
- 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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Autumn 2021 saw the Government announce the planned reform for ‘basis periods’ meaning unincorporated farming business’ profits will be taxed with reference to the UK tax year, rather than the business’ accounting date. How will this impact businesses and what should they be aware of?
Published on 23 May 2022
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- The South West
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- Autumn 2021 saw the Government announce the planned reform for ‘basis periods’ meaning unincorporated farming business’ profits will be taxed with reference to the UK tax year, rather than the business’ accounting date. How will this impact businesses and what should they be aware of?
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- Unincorporated farming businesses – do you fancy a change?
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After sustained CLA input, HMRC sets out its approach to taxing biodiversity net gain units, carbon credits and nutrient units
Published on 20 May 2026
- Authors
- Louise Speke
- Campaigns
- Biodiversity Net Gain,Natural Capital
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- After sustained CLA input, HMRC sets out its approach to taxing biodiversity net gain units, carbon credits and nutrient units
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- Understanding the tax rules for ecosystem services
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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
- Authors
- 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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Access continues to be an area of focus for the CLA, which is bringing together policy, parliamentary and educational work to ensure everyone can enjoy the benefits of our countryside Published on 2 Jul 2021
Understanding the access issues
Feature article- Authors
- Sophie Dwerryhouse
- Campaigns
- Countryside Code
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- Access continues to be an area of focus for the CLA, which is bringing together policy, parliamentary and educational work to ensure everyone can enjoy the benefits of our countryside
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- Understanding the access issues
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Head of CLA Insurance, Esther Kane, will chair this informative session brought to you in association with CLA Insurance. Published on 23 Mar 2021
Understanding the Insurance Landscape
Past webinar- Strapline
- Our panel of insurance experts will discuss insurance factors to consider when diversifying, cyber security, and Directors & Officers Insurance and Trustee Indemnity
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- Understanding the Insurance Landscape
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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
- Strapline
- Farmers needed for new research project
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- Understanding rural crime