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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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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
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- The Midlands
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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
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- Unique rural stays: how a sustainable tourism project can prove to be a worthwhile business diversification
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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
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- The latest column from CLA East Director Cath Crowther
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- Unleashing the rural opportunity
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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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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
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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
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- Unlocking the rural economy
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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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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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An essential component of the CLA
Published on 26 Jan 2026
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- Natalie Oakes
- Regions
- The Midlands
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- An essential component of the CLA
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- Upcoming round of CLA Branch Committee meetings
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Senior Policy Adviser Fraser Mcauley gives an overview of CLA Cymru's recent SFS advice sessions and rural grants.
Published on 19 Jan 2026
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- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- Wales
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- Outline of our SFS advice roadshows and rural grants available to members.
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- Update from Senior Policy Adviser Fraser Mcauley
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An update from CLA East on plans for AGMs in 2021 Published on 25 Mar 2021
Update on CLA East AGMs
Article- Authors
- Lee Murphy
- Regions
- The East
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- CLA East AGMs will take place online in July 2021
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- Update on CLA East AGMs
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CLA Land Use Policy Adviser Cameron Hughes provides an update on the use of solid urea fertiliser and offers a recommendation for members Published on 20 Apr 2023
Update on fertiliser policy changes
News story- Authors
- Anna Novis
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- CLA Land Use Policy Adviser Cameron Hughes provides an update on the use of solid urea fertiliser and offers a recommendation for members
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- Update on fertiliser policy changes
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Mark Burton provides an update on the landmark case being bought about by farmers in Wales against a green energy developer.
Published on 24 Apr 2026
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- Sarah Wells-Gaston
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- Wales
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- The case could fundamentally shift the relationship between rural communities and energy companies
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- Update on landmark legal case against green energy developer