Farmers will not watch others 'sit back' after Conservatives' net zero U-turn

Many in the industry were concerned the changes would open up the opportunity for other industries to be complacent. But the reaction was not all negative, with the industry welcoming the PM's announcement to rule out a meat tax

Chief Reporter

25 September 2023 鈥� 3 min read

Farmers across all sectors in the industry are committed to achieving net zero in agriculture and to play their part in getting there, but equally, many said they are not prepared to 鈥榮tand by' and watch...

'Admit Labour's mistake and axe the Family 51AV视频tax', Prime Minister told

Conservative MPs, MSPs, MSs and Councillors have signed a letter urging Andy Burnham to change course on Inheritance Tax

Alex Black

28 August 2026 鈥� 2 min read

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Why has the EU banned Brazilian beef imports and what does it mean for the UK?

The EU鈥檚 ban on Brazilian meat comes into force next week (September 3) but no action has yet been taken by the UK Government

Mia Willemsen

28 August 2026 鈥� 4 min read

Politics

"Unjustified and completely impractical" - firearms crackdown proposals receive push back

Police watchdog recommends a major overhaul to shotgun licensing after its new report shows 鈥榳eaknesses鈥� in the firearms system in England and Wales

Mia Willemsen

28 August 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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