Around 10,000 people have died on rural roads over the past decade, prompting renewed calls for mandatory driving-awareness training to tackle the persistent danger. NFU Mutual’s latest analysis revealed that almost a third of drivers rarely or never drove on rural roads while learning, raising concerns about gaps in real-world experience. 

Dairy farmers will have a unique opportunity to connect directly with industry experts on the issues that matter most at Dairy Tech 2026, which is set to be bigger and more interactive than ever. 

Britain’s countryside is set to benefit from a new three-year strategy to tackle the growing threat posed by organised crime, the National Police Chiefs’ Council confirmed.