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UK will be 'worse-off' under most plausible Brexit scenarios, report finds
The UK will be economically worse-off outside of the EU under most plausible scenarios, according to economic analysis. Whether Brexit is judged to…
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Government publishes draft Bill to strengthen animal welfare
The government has published a draft Bill to strengthen animal welfare, which includes recognising animal sentience in UK law. The government has…
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Post-Brexit farm policy must include environmental protection, report says
The UK government has been urged to include landscape management and environmental protection in new food and farming policy post-Brexit. Although…
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Decision day for EU blanket ban on neonicotinoids looms
EU countries are poised to vote on a proposal to introduce tougher restrictions on three neonicotinoids in the coming days. Member states will meet…
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Most people support fresh EU referendum if 'no deal' is reached
Most voters would support a fresh in-out referendum on membership of the European Union if Theresa May could not secure a post-Brexit deal, according…
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David Davis wants 'Canada plus plus plus' Brexit deal with EU
David Davis has said the UK wants to secure a free-trade deal with no tariffs when it leaves the EU, in what has been described as a "Canada-plus…
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Farming union warns government inaction could see funds lost to NI farmers
Farmers are "beyond frustration" with the lack of progress on Northern Ireland’s Rural Development Programme (RDP), according to a farming union. The…
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Transition period agreement must now take priority, says NFU
The National Farmers' Union has given a cautious welcome to conclusions on the first phase of the negotiations between the UK and the EU. Prime…
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Brexit breakthrough 'vitally important steps in the right direction'
The food and farming industry has welcomed progress made between the UK Government and European Union on Brexit negotiations. Prime Minister Theresa…
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Trade deals 'should not undercut' Scotland's 'Unique Selling Point'
A farming union has warned International Trade Secretary Liam Fox not to undercut Scotland's Unique Selling Point when it comes to trading with other…
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