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NFU criticises Milton Keynes farmer protest as 'misjudged'
The NFU has criticised a farmer protest which forced the prime minister to cancel a speech as 'misjudged' and 'massively counter-productive'. The…
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Government proposes to restrict ownership of shotguns
The government has fired the starting gun on a debate about restrictions on the ownership of shotguns, in a bid to align them with other firearms…
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Tenant farm body to meet treasury tax minister to discuss IHT
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has confirmed it will be meeting with the Treasury Tax Minister to call for the government's IHT changes to be…
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Labour MP calls for 'pause' to government's inheritance tax changes
A Labour MP has declared her support for the farming industry and has urged her government to 'pause' its proposed changes to inheritance tax. Tonia…
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'We’re not happy': Wales' First Minister concerned over ag funding change
Wales' First Minister has repeated concerns voiced by farm leaders over changes to future funding support rules for Welsh agriculture. Eluned…
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Public 'has choice' between lower waiting lists and farm 'tax break'
The prime minister has said 'there is a choice' between NHS waiting lists coming down and maintaining the agricultural property tax relief for…
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NI sheep sector calls for urgent support as ewe numbers fall
The Northern Irish sheep sector has called for urgent support following the release of figures showing a substantial drop in ewe numbers. The…
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PM claims farming 'top of agenda' after controversial Defra comments
The prime minister has said farming is 'top of the agenda' following comments by the Defra minister claiming farmers were 'not high up on the pecking…
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Young farmers warn MPs of uncertain future due to IHT measures
Young farmers have issued stark warnings about their future in British farming as the government shows no sign of reversing its inheritance tax…
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Thousands of farmers rally in London against IHT plan
Farmers across the UK have rallied on the streets of London as campaigners step up their calls for the government to reconsider its inheritance tax…
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