Politics News

Almost 70% of all pension tax relief benefitted higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers in 2023-24 – making pension reforms a strong contender for inclusion in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ upcoming Autumn Budget, NFU Mutual warns.

Representatives of the British farming industry have called on the government to use the upcoming Autumn Budget to rebuild its relationship with farmers and growers by introducing measures that will ignite investment and growth across the sector.

British farming leaders expressed “serious concerns” over how the building of new towns will impact rural communities. This follows the recent government pledge to start construction on three new towns before the next general election. 

Jennifer Riddell-Carpenter, MP for Suffolk Coastal, has spoken about Labour’s responsibility to ensure that rural communities are “front and centre” of the government’s mission for inclusive growth and opportunity.

Farming campaigner Countryside Alliance has urged chancellor Rachel Reeves to reject proposals for a new vehicle acquisition tax levied according to weight, warning that it would unfairly penalise people living and working in rural areas.

Farming community leaders have responded to the Welsh Government’s newly published assessment of the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS).

Scottish farmers have warned that the UK’s food security is at serious threat following the decision made by the UK government to scrap Skilled Worker code 5111, a move that effectively blocks farms from hiring skilled overseas workers.

Representatives of the British farming industry have welcomed Alan Laidlaw as England’s new commissioner for the tenant farming sector and highlighted the most pressing issues that require his attention.

The Trailer of Truth has been making its way across the UK, drawing attention from farmers, politicians, and the wider public.

The UK is expected to have the highest inflation among G7 countries this year, with rising food prices identified as a key factor.

Farming industry representatives have urged the UK government to remain steadfast and not barter away greater market access to the US, as this would jeopardise the future of UK dairy farming businesses, which are already under pressure.

EFRA has found that the commercial animal and plant imports system is “inadequate” as banned products pass the border unchecked.