Farm inheritance tax threshold raised to £2.5m
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.
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Labour raises farm inheritance tax threshold to £2.5m
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.
Inheritance tax threshold for farms raised to £2.5m
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.
Starmer's major U-turn on 'tractor tax' after protests
Labour dramatically revises its inheritance tax plans for farmers, raising the threshold to £2.5m after months of protests. Read the full details of the policy reversal.
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Inheritance tax threshold for farms raised to £2.5m
The Government has scrapped plans to extend inheritance tax to more farms, raising the threshold to £2.5m after protests. Read the full story on the major policy reversal.
Labour raises farm inheritance tax relief to £5m
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.
Labour Waters Down Farm Inheritance Tax After Backlash
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.
2026 Gardening Calendar: Essential Monthly Tasks
Plan your year with our essential month-by-month gardening guide for 2026. From January pruning to December harvests, discover the key tasks for a thriving UK garden.
Holly's Symbolism and How to Grow It in Your Garden
Discover the rich history and symbolism of holly, a festive evergreen. Learn how to plant and care for popular varieties like English and American holly to enhance your UK garden year-round.
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Farmers fear being undercut by new Labour welfare rules
Labour's proposed ban on colony cages and farrowing crates raises fears British farmers will be undercut by cheaper imports from countries where such methods remain legal. Industry leaders demand core import standards.
UK's Landmark Animal Welfare Reforms Ban Cages and Fur
The UK government has launched its most ambitious animal welfare reforms in a generation, targeting bans on hen cages, pig farrowing crates, and cruel fur imports. Discover the full details.
Adam Henson feared 'heartache' with surprise Christmas kitten
Countryfile presenter Adam Henson reveals he worried he'd made a mistake bringing home a sickly kitten as a Christmas gift for his wife. Discover the heartwarming story of Twiglet's rescue.
Gardener's urgent task to protect plants before winter
Gardening expert Tom Strowlger urges action to protect sensitive plants like fig and olive trees with fleece before harsh winter weather arrives. Essential advice for UK gardeners.
Lancashire village plagued by blood-sucking flies in winter
Residents of Firsby, Lancashire, describe life as 'hell' due to a persistent plague of biting stable flies, with a local business blamed. One dog may need ear amputation.
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Cornish farmer fined over dangerous cow attacks
A Cornish farmer has been ordered to pay over £11,000 after a series of cow attacks on a public footpath left a man hospitalised. Read the full story.
Clarkson 'frightened' by first TV break in 40 years
Jeremy Clarkson admits he is 'genuinely frightened' about taking his first extended break from filming TV in four decades. The star will focus on his Diddly Squat Farm.
Kelvin Fletcher unveils Christmas farm transformation
Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher and wife Liz share their festive farm plans for their 120-acre Peak District farm, including a Christmas event and a new ITVX special. Watch their journey.
Monty Don: 3 Plants to Avoid in Neutral Soil
Gardeners' World star Monty Don reveals three popular plants that will 'never do well' in gardens with neutral soil. Discover his expert alternatives and soil-savvy tips.
Farmer fined £12k after cows attack dog walker in Cornwall
A 75-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries, including a severed artery, after being trampled by cows on a coastal path in Cornwall. The farmer has been prosecuted. Read the full story.
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Police seen kicking protester at Brussels farmers' protest
Shocking footage emerges of police violence during a farmers' protest in Brussels against EU agricultural policy. See the full story and video analysis.
Whistleblower Leaks Horrific Slaughterhouse Abuse Videos
Disturbing footage shows workers at a US meat plant beating, stabbing, and urinating on cows. PETA warns of serious consequences. Read the full investigation.
Farmers block Brussels in protest against EU-Mercosur trade deal
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.
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Discover the 12-month effort to grow and harvest Christmas trees, from spring planting to winter helicopter lifts. A festive job with demanding physical challenges.
How grassroots groups are tackling the UK's loneliness crisis
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Farmers 'bewildered' by Labour's inheritance tax changes
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.
Spanish lab raided over swine fever outbreak fears
Spanish police search a Barcelona lab amid fears the African swine fever outbreak originated there. The virus threatens Europe's top pork producer. Read the latest.
UK farming sector 'bewildered and frightened', review finds
A major review by Baroness Minette Batters calls for a 'new deal' for UK farming, citing inheritance tax fears and payment uncertainty. Read the key recommendations and the government's response.
Farming review urges 'new deal' for 'bewildered' sector
A major government review warns UK farmers are 'bewildered and frightened' by inheritance tax and payment changes. Former NFU president calls for a 'new deal' to ensure profitability and food security.
Farmers 'Bewildered' by Labour's £1m Inheritance Tax
A government review finds new inheritance tax rules on farms over £1m have left British farmers scared for their future. Read the full report and political fallout.
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Farming Sector 'Bewildered and Frightened', Review Finds
A major review by Baroness Minette Batters calls for a 'new deal' for UK farming, citing extreme weather, soaring costs, and deep anxiety over inheritance tax and post-Brexit payments.
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