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One million – largely rural – households rely on oil boilers. The CLA's Mike Sims blogs on why heat pumps aren't the answer for all
Published on 18 Aug 2023
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- Mike Sims
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- One million – largely rural – households rely on oil boilers. The CLA's Mike Sims blogs on why heat pumps aren't yet the answer for all
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- CLA rallies against proposed ban on new oil boilers from 2026
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British farmers should not have to compete with food produced to much lower standards, argues CLA
Published on 3 Apr 2025
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- Mike Sims
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- British farmers should not have to compete with food produced to much lower standards, argues CLA
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- CLA reacts to Trump's tariffs: 'British consumers say no' to US meat
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The Government has laid out plans to tackle the energy crisis for consumers and businesses
Published on 8 Sep 2022
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- The Government has laid out plans to tackle the energy crisis for consumers and businesses
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- CLA reacts to energy announcements made by the Prime Minister
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Off the back of CLA lobbying, the UK Government has announced the extension of permitted development rights (PDR) from 28 days for rural businesses in England
Published on 11 Jul 2023
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- Jonathan Roberts
- Campaigns
- Rural Powerhouse
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- Following CLA lobbying, the UK Government has announced the extension of permitted development rights (PDR) from 28 days for rural businesses in England
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- CLA reacts to the extension of permitted development rights in England
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Rural sector – not for the first time – has had to adapt and change to the challenges and opportunities posed
Published on 9 Dec 2021
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- Mike Sims
- Regions
- The South East
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- Rural sector – not for the first time – has had to adapt and change to the challenges and opportunities posed
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- CLA reflects on unprecedented 2021 and looks ahead to a crucial year for farming, the rural economy and communities
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Policy Adviser, Bethany Turner explains how CLA Cymru research has revealed how the policies of a government committed to increase availability of affordable homes, are ridding rural areas of urgently needed rentable homes.
Published on 19 Sep 2023
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- Wales
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- Our research has revealed how the policies of a government committed to increase availability of affordable homes, are ridding rural areas of urgently needed rentable homes.
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- CLA research reveals continuing crisis in rural residential letting
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Lorries begin to remove tonnes of harmful waste as part of major clear-up in Kent
Published on 25 Jun 2025
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- Mike Sims
- Campaigns
- Rural Crime
- Regions
- The South East
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- Lorries begin to remove tonnes of harmful waste as part of major clear-up in Kent
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- CLA responds as Environment Agency launches clean-up operation at Hoad’s Wood
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'More ambition needed to solve rural housing crisis', warns CLA President Victoria Vyvyan
Published on 20 Dec 2023
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- Mike Sims
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- 'More ambition needed to solve rural housing crisis', warns CLA President Victoria Vyvyan
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- CLA responds as Michael Gove outlines planning and housebuilding changes
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's statement missed the opportunity to help unlock growth, says CLA President Victoria Vyvyan Published on 22 Nov 2023
CLA responds to Autumn Statement: "It fails to recognise the potential of the rural economy"
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- Mike Sims
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- Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's statement missed the opportunity to help unlock growth, says CLA President Victoria Vyvyan
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- CLA responds to Autumn Statement: "It fails to recognise the potential of the rural economy"
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President Victoria Vyvyan: 'This is not true - we can help her unlock growth'
Published on 25 Nov 2024
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Campaigns
- Inheritance tax campaign,Succession planning & inheritance tax
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- President Victoria Vyvyan: 'This is not true - we can help her unlock growth'
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- CLA responds to Chancellor's claims that there are no alternatives to her Budget
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Introducing caps may delay target of getting 70% of farms in land management schemes, CLA says
Published on 26 Mar 2024
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- Mike Sims
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- Introducing caps may delay target of getting 70% of farms in land management schemes, CLA says
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- CLA responds to Defra cap on SFI actions
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Full budget needed to deliver for food and environment, says CLA President Victoria Vyvyan
Published on 11 Sep 2024
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- Mike Sims
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- Full budget needed to deliver for food and environment, says CLA President Victoria Vyvyan
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- CLA responds to Defra under-spend of farming budget