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Rural homeowners urged to check chimneys amid spike in fires
A spike in spring fires has led an insurer to warn rural homeowners to check their chimneys are safe and swept. New claims data from the rural…
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Farmers given boost as extension to permitted development rights announced
Farmers have been given a boost this week after the Government announced an extension to permitted development rights that allow farmers to increase…
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Rural land market could see 'massive changes' in coming years
The rural land market could see some massive changes in the coming years if new Government proposals come into effect. New planning and housing…
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Government reneges commitment to make HS2 compulsory purchase 'fairer'
Rural property and business owners suffering from compulsory purchase on the HS2 rail route have been dealt a further blow from the Government. It…
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Farmers could face higher business rate bills by making minor changes
Farmers and landowners could face higher business rate bills by making minor changes to their businesses, the Central Association of Agricultural…
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Calls backed to encourage building of new homes on farms to help farmers retire
The government has backed calls for flexibility to allow the building of new homes within existing farms to help farmers retire. The move will help…
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Tenant farming watchdog to probe allegations of bullying over farm leases
The Scottish Tenant Farming Commissioner has been urged to examine its negotiations with agricultural tenants over their farm leases following…
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Septic tank regulation reminder for rural property owners
Farmers and landowners with a septic tank are reminded that they may be legally required to upgrade their systems within the next two years. Septic…
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Major Lincolnshire farming estate spanning 3200 acres comes to market
A Lincolnshire farming estate spanning over 3200 acres, which has been developed over three generations of the same family, has come to the market…
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Agricultural college aims to make Gloucestershire hub for agri-tech
An agricultural education college is set on making Gloucestershire the go-to hub for agri-tech following £1m funding for a new initiative. Hartpury…
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