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Government 'indifferent' to HS2 compensation, says CLA
The Government announcement on HS2 safeguarding continues to ignore the issue of compensation, according to the Country Land and Business…
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Natural England should improve access, warns group
The CLA has pushed for Natural England to curb its enthusiasm for permanent additional access to private land in light of departmental cuts. The…
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National Audit Office backs rural broadband criticism
A report by the National Audit Office (NAO) has backed the CLA's criticism of the rural broadband deadline. The report states that the rural…
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Farm groups demand sky lantern ban
Farm group have called for a ban on skylanterns – often referred to as “Chinese lanterns” – to cut the risk of fires and livestock deaths. CLA…
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FUW repeats Chinese lanterns ban demands
The Farmers' Union of Wales today repeated its demands for a total ban on Chinese (sky) lanterns after firefighters revealed they believe a huge…
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Tourism is key for rural economy says Cotterell
More needs to be done by the government and the tourism industry to boost visitor numbers in England and Wales, according to the Country Land and…
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Don't blame farmers for wildlife losses, says CLA
The CLA said today it is wrong to place the blame on farmers for the loss of wildlife - in response to the newly released conservation report State…
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Deadline extended for £20m broadband fund applications
Rural communities have just under a month to get their applications in for the final round of the £20m Rural Community Broadband Fund. The deadline…
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FUW disappointed as sky lanterns and helium balloons ban ruled out
The Farmers’ Union of Wales today expressed its disappointment that a government study on the effects of sky lanterns and helium balloons on the…
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Defra announces third round of rural broadband fund
Businesses and homes in England’s remotest spots could benefit from superfast internet as the third round of the £20m Rural Community Broadband Fund…
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