EU member states approve the historic Mercosur free trade agreement, ending 25 years of talks. The deal prompts immediate protests from farmers across Europe concerned about competition. Read the full analysis.
French farmers stage dramatic tractor protest in Paris, fearing unfair competition from cheaper South American imports under the imminent EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Read the latest.
French farmers have blockaded central Paris with tractors, protesting an imminent EU-Mercosur trade deal they fear will flood Europe with cheaper South American produce. The crucial vote is set for Friday.
A Cumbrian farmer describes the wave of relief after a government change to inheritance tax rules secured the future of her family's hill farm. Discover how the policy shift protects small agricultural businesses.
A Cumbrian hill farmer describes the wave of relief after a government change to inheritance tax rules, saving small farms like hers from a crippling £59,000 annual bill. Read how this policy shift secures a future for family-run agriculture.
Discover 10 unique global superstitions to perform at midnight on New Year's Eve to attract luck, love, and prosperity for 2026. From polka dots to pomegranates, try these fun traditions.
A 15-year-old boy has died after a farm vehicle overturned in County Durham. His heartbroken family pays tribute to a 'kind and loving' son. Read the full story.
A nine-year-old boy from Durham has died after a farm vehicle overturned. His family pays a moving tribute to their 'beautiful, kind-hearted' son. Read the full story.
A Montana cattleman and his wife have gifted their $21.6 million, 38,000-acre family ranch to a conservation alliance, ensuring it remains working land. Discover this extraordinary act of legacy over profit.
The government has raised the inheritance tax relief threshold for farmers from £1m to £2.5m following intense protests. Critics say the personal cost to families won't be forgotten. Read the full story.
Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton shares her family's heartwarming Christmas rituals and her special role in bringing festive spirit back to Liscard. Discover her 'anchor of the season'.
A Florida father, Edel Perez, 29, was arrested for allegedly stealing 400 pounds of avocados to fund his children's Christmas presents. Read the full story of this unusual festive crime.
The government has raised Agricultural Property Relief to £2.5m after a 14-month NFU campaign, saving family farms from crippling tax bills. Read the full story of the rural victory.
A farmer took his own life amid fears over a proposed inheritance tax raid on farms. His son calls the government's U-turn a 'victory' but says the damage is done.
The son of a farmer who took his own life amid inheritance tax fears says a government U-turn is a vital victory for farming families. Read the full story.
Labour ministers raise inheritance tax relief for farmers after protests. The new £2.5m threshold takes effect in April. Read the full story on the policy climbdown.
The government has significantly watered down its planned 'tractor tax' on farmers after fierce backlash. The inheritance tax threshold for agricultural property has been raised from £1m to £2.5m. Read the full details.
Ministers have increased the inheritance tax threshold for agricultural assets from £1m to £2.5m following a major backlash from farmers and rural MPs. Read the full story on this significant policy reversal.
Labour backtracks on inheritance tax plans after farmer protests, raising the 100% relief threshold to £2.5m per person. Read the full details of the policy climbdown.
Keir Starmer's government has increased the inheritance tax threshold for agricultural property to £2.5m, halving affected farms. Read the latest on the policy U-turn.
Discover the world's weirdest festive customs, from Germany's Krampus to Japan's KFC Christmas. A global tour of unique holiday celebrations.
Beijing announces provisional tariffs up to 42.7% on EU dairy imports, retaliating against EU electric vehicle duties. The move escalates a tense trade standoff.
Shocking footage emerges of police violence during a farmers' protest in Brussels against EU agricultural policy. See the full story and video analysis.
Angry farmers besieged EU summit, clashing with police over fears the South American trade pact will destroy livelihoods. Read the latest on the escalating protests and political deadlock.
UK farmers protest Labour's new 20% 'tractor tax' on agricultural assets over £1m. Industry warns it threatens farm viability and future food production. Read the full report.
Sir Keir Starmer faces stark warnings that frail farmers may take their own lives to spare heirs from new inheritance tax rules. Labour MP Cat Smith says the policy betrays rural trust.
Greek riot police used tear gas against farmers attempting to blockade Thessaloniki airport over delayed EU subsidies. Protests escalate with nationwide roadblocks. Read the latest.
Labour MP Markus Campbell-Savours has the party whip suspended after voting against the Budget's inheritance tax changes for farmers. Read the full story on the Westminster rebellion.
Labour MP Markus Campbell-Savours suspended after rebelling against the Budget's 'family farm tax'. Dozens of colleagues abstained as farmers warn of devastating impact. Read the latest from Westminster.
Markus Campbell-Savours, the sole Labour MP to vote against his party's inheritance tax changes for farmers, has had the whip removed. Read the full story on the rural rebellion within Labour.