Farmers' Despair Over Labour's Inheritance Tax Changes
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.
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Greek Police Fire Tear Gas at Protesting Farmers
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 loses whip after rebelling on farming tax
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 suspended over farmer inheritance tax 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.
Labour MP suspended after rebelling on farm inheritance tax
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.
520+ Chemicals Found in English Soil from Human Waste
A new study reveals over 520 chemicals, including banned pharmaceuticals, are persisting in English soils due to the use of treated human waste as fertiliser, posing potential risks to the food chain.
Labour MPs rebel against farmer inheritance tax plans
Labour backbenchers urge government to review farming inheritance tax after Commons vote, arguing it fails to target celebrities and billionaires. Read the latest.
Widow's anguish over bull sculpture after husband's death
A Cumbrian widow fights council plans for a 4-ton bull sculpture yards from her home where her husband was trampled by cattle. Read her emotional plea for understanding.
NZ's Farming Crisis: Youth Struggle for Land
New Zealand's agricultural heartland is shrinking, with a 33% drop in farms. Young farmers face soaring land prices, making traditional ownership a distant dream. Discover their resilience.
Mansion Tax Could Hit Farms, Government Confirms
The government has not ruled out applying its new mansion tax to farms, sparking concern in the agricultural sector. Learn more about the potential impact.
Farmers arrested in London Budget Day protest
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage pledges full legal support for farmers arrested during a London protest against inheritance tax changes. Read the full story on the Budget Day clash.
Farmers arrested in London Budget protest
Farmers drove tractors into central London for a Budget day protest, leading to several arrests. Reform UK pledges legal support as tensions rise over inheritance tax plans.
Toddler speech delays surge 'astronomically' due to screens
UK councils report an 'astronomical' rise in under-fives with speech and development delays, linked to increased screentime. Learn the findings and what it means for early years support.
Kate joins business leaders for early years summit
The Princess of Wales convened a major business summit in London to drive investment in early childhood development, highlighting a potential £45.5bn boost for the UK.
Farmers Blast Rural Speed Limit Cuts to 70km/h
Australian farmers condemn government proposal to slash rural speed limits to 70km/h, calling it 'extraordinary nonsense' that will delay food supplies without fixing road safety.
Scottish porridge threatened by EU mycotoxin rules
Scotland's iconic porridge and oatcakes face potential ban under EU food safety rules as Labour seeks agricultural alignment. Farmers warn of catastrophic consequences for traditional Scottish diet.
Trump lifts tariffs on Australian beef imports
The Australian government welcomes the removal of US tariffs on beef and agricultural exports, a decision reversing Trump's earlier policy amid inflation concerns.
Trump's 22% Beef Tariff Threatens Australian Farmers
Australian farmers face potential 22% tariff on beef exports if Trump wins US election, threatening £100 million trade. Industry leaders demand government action.
Serbia fast-tracks Kushner deal for Belgrade site
Serbia forms joint venture with Jared Kushner's firm to redevelop bombed military headquarters site, sparking protests and controversy over cultural heritage.
Serbians protest Kushner development on army HQ site
Thousands of Serbians are protesting against a luxury hotel development linked to Jared Kushner on the site of Belgrade's former army headquarters. Join the conversation about this controversial project.
Village fury over 65ft 'mega-shed' built via planning loophole
Outraged residents in a quiet Buckinghamshire village discover a developer used a 1948 agricultural rule to bypass modern planning permission for a massive industrial structure looming over their homes.
Mississippi Declares Agricultural Emergency Over Farm Losses
Governor Tate Reeves announces emergency measures as Mississippi faces unprecedented agricultural devastation, with farmers reporting near-total crop losses following extreme weather conditions.
Scottish landowners fear SNP land reform "unworkable"
MSPs face fierce backlash as proposed legislation to break up large estates threatens rural economy and sparks constitutional concerns across Scotland's agricultural sector.
Vietnam Cities Forming Major Economic Corridor
Groundbreaking research from Kyoto University identifies Vietnam's Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City region as an emerging megapolitan area set to transform Southeast Asia's economic landscape by 2030.
Third of UK farmers made no profit last year
Shocking new report reveals nearly a third of UK farmers operated at break-even or loss in the past year, threatening the future of British agriculture and food security.
Mixed Reactions to USAID Cuts: Not Everyone is Mourning
As US foreign aid programmes face significant cuts, mixed reactions emerge from communities worldwide. While some lament the loss of crucial funding, others question the effectiveness and legacy of American development assistance.
Remote Control Farming Revolution in Cumbria
Discover how Cumbrian farmers are embracing remote-controlled machinery to work smarter, reduce environmental impact and secure the future of family farming in challenging landscapes.
Jamaica Food Crisis After Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa has decimated Jamaica's agricultural heartland, destroying up to 80% of crops and threatening nationwide food shortages as farmers struggle to recover.
Winemaker's cancer sparks herbicide health warning
A prominent Adelaide Hills winemaker's terminal cancer diagnosis has triggered urgent health warnings about widely-used agricultural chemicals, with experts calling for stricter regulations.
Uruguay rice workers' health crisis from pesticides
An alarming investigation reveals Uruguayan rice workers are suffering devastating health consequences from pesticide exposure, raising urgent questions about agricultural safety standards.
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