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Defra seeks to clarify ELMs review
A Defra post yesterday (27 September) seeks to clarify the thought process behind the decision to review the current ELM schemes. The

RPA confirms 2022 BPS rates
The RPA has confirmed the BPS payment rates per hectare for the 2022 claim year as Non-SDA £233.30; SDA non moorland £231.60; SDA

Chargeable development
“Under The Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (the CIL Regulations), Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) can choose to charge CIL on “chargeable development”

The death of Her Majesty the Queen
We join the many other organisations and individuals in expressing our deep sadness at the death of Her Majesty the Queen. We

New avian ‘flu restrictions
Most people will have noticed disease surveillance zone signs on the roads around the south west region in the last few weeks.

Methane suppressing feed products
The Government has launched a UK wide call for evidence which it says will explore the potential for methane suppressing feed products.

Drought losses on newly planted trees
The Forestry Commission has recently published guidance about possible Force Majeure claims for landowners who have suffered exceptional…

Ongoing confusion on requirement to register partnerships with the HMRC Trust Registration Service
For those who have not been following this, new Anti Money Laundering requirements are coming into effect on 1 September 2022 that

Compulsory mediation
The Government has recently launched a consultation on proposals that would see mediation made compulsory for civil claims of up to £10,000,

Inaccurate plans and incorrect statements
“When making an application for planning consent or for a Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing Use or Development (CLEUD), it is incumbent

HMRC repayment interest
Following the increase in the bank base rate to 1.75%, the HMRC repayment interest rate will increase this month to 0.75%. The

Liquid air
On 5 July we posted a snippet that caught our eye on sand batteries. This month we give you another novel renewable