Political News

Following confirmation from NFYFC that DEFRA’s discretionary funding was set to come to an end, DEFRA has said “no decisions on funding have been made yet”.

Robbie Moore MP accused the prime minister of “going after” the next generation of farmers, as well as older farmers fearing inheritance tax.

Farming leaders have responded to the news that the Autumn Budget will be delivered by chancellor Rachel Reeves on Wednesday, 26th November. 

Hundreds of farmers have voiced their dissatisfaction with the Labour government, saying the party has lost their support in the next election.

A little-known but valuable inheritance tax exemption could be targeted by chancellor Rachel Reeves in the Autumn Budget following reports that the government is looking at ways to raise more money from inheritance tax by tightening gifting allowances.  

Farmers have been invited to take part in a ‘Trailer of Truth’ rally across the country, which will conclude in Liverpool outside the Labour Conference next month.

Farming campaigner Countryside Alliance has released a comprehensive report which reveals that most government departments and councils are failing to monitor or prioritise British produce in their catering policies.  

Hundreds of farmers have expressed their anger with the family farm tax, saying that the legislation is wrecking trust, livelihoods and Labour’s future in rural seats. 

The NFU has welcomed the news that some red tape will be cut when it comes to trading with the EU, but added that the benefits will be limited.

Farming groups have responded with mixed views on the new report by CenTax, which analyses the potential impacts of the government’s planned IHT reforms.

Defra is being urged to ensure the SFI supports farmers in the face of a changing climate, as it develops the next round.

A proposed trade barrier which would have required halal certification on all British dairy imports to Egypt has been lifted.