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Countryside Stewardship claim window

The claim window for existing Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship agreements is now open. The claim deadline is 15 May, after which date late claim penalties will apply. The transfer window...

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Council tax premium

In a move aimed at discouraging empty properties and holiday home ownership the government has announced that it is introducing legislation to allow local authorities to charge a 100% premium on...

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Extension of APR

As called for in the Rock Review, and following the call for evidence and consultation that was announced last year, the Chancellor, The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, has used the...

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More funding and measures to support farmers

On 20 February 2024, the Prime Minister and the Environment Secretary announced the following measures to support the farming industry, which include what is the largest ever grant offer for farmers...

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Biodiversity net gain comes into force

“On 12 February 2024, the delivery of a minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) became a statutory requirement for new applications for planning permission for major development.  On 2 April...

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