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OPINION: A year is a long time in politics

Politics

OPINION: A year is a long time in politics

Head of news and business Alex Black discusses one year of the Labour Government

clock 04 July 2025 • 2 min read
IHT, solar energy and the future of SFI continue to concern farmers, one year into Labour's Government

Politics

IHT, solar energy and the future of SFI continue to concern farmers, one year into Labour's Government

Following 14 years of Conservative Government the country was expecting change when Labour swept to victory in July 2024

clock 03 July 2025 • 5 min read
50,000 people sign petition for supermarkets to back British eggs

Farm Business

50,000 people sign petition for supermarkets to back British eggs

The petition was started in response to research showing consumers were surprised and concerned that a significant number of eggs in pre-prepared foods, such as quiche, egg sandwiches and salads were imported

clock 27 June 2025 • 2 min read
Spending Review: Farming industry reacts as Defra escapes major cut to budget

Politics

Spending Review: Farming industry reacts as Defra escapes major cut to budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves fails to reverse family farm tax but farmers express relief at future funding promises

clock 11 June 2025 • 3 min read
Gov accused of 'hiding' after refusing to provide figures on IHT alternative

Politics

Gov accused of 'hiding' after refusing to provide figures on IHT alternative

The CLA demands answers following the Treasury's refusal to consider a 'clawback' option

clock 20 May 2025 • 2 min read
Farming Matters: "The real risk is not the Compulsory Purchase Order itself, but inertia"

Politics

Farming Matters: "The real risk is not the Compulsory Purchase Order itself, but inertia"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Calum Gillhespy, head of planning at rural land specialists GSC Grays

clock 10 May 2025 • 3 min read
May 6: UK celebrates VE Day and Nigel Farage's Reform UK makes huge strides at May 2025 local elections

Farming in Five

May 6: UK celebrates VE Day and Nigel Farage's Reform UK makes huge strides at May 2025 local elections

clock 06 May 2025 • 1 min read
Charity demands action on rural homes as homelessness soars by 78%

Farm Life

Charity demands action on rural homes as homelessness soars by 78%

Countryside charity CPRE says the Government should prioritise affordable rural housing

clock 06 May 2025 • 2 min read
Phil Latham: "Our industry seems to have little value for the Labour Gov and [therefore] I am increasingly worried about the USA's new tariff regime"

Politics

Phil Latham: "Our industry seems to have little value for the Labour Gov and [therefore] I am increasingly worried about the USA's new tariff regime"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture comes from dairy farmer and equestrian centre owner Phil Latham, Cheshire

clock 21 April 2025 • 3 min read
Campaign group set to hold series of mass protests encouraging farmers to 'Say No to Labour'

Campaign group set to hold series of mass protests encouraging farmers to 'Say No to Labour'

Farmers to Action staging demonstrations across six counties this week

clock 09 April 2025 • 1 min read