NFU (National Farmers Union)
12 Oct 2026
Rural Independent Advisory Group Gives Voice To Rural Communities
The views of rural communities across Essex are being represented at the new Essex Police Rural Independent Advisory Group. Fourteen people from various rural backgrounds, including farmers, business organisations, landowners...
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15 Sep 2026
NFU Calls For Ambitious Homegrown Food Targets
Last week’s Back British Farming Day saw the NFU publish a new report warning that Britain is producing less of many everyday foods than it did 30 years ago. Ready...
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17 Aug 2026
£65 Million Drought Package Announced for England’s Farmers
Farmers in England are to receive £65 million in new drought support following the driest July on record in England and Wales. The Government has announced the package designed to...
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28 Jul 2026
Rural Crime Report Highlights Progress, But Warns Threat Remains
The latest NFU Mutual Rural Crime Report 2026 suggests that while the financial cost of rural crime has fallen for a second consecutive year, the impact on rural communities remains...
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27 Apr 2026
Rural And Coastal Communities Backed In Devolution Bill
The House of Lords has reinstated a key amendment to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, introducing a specific competence on rural affairs for the new Strategic Authorities set...
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21 Apr 2026
Fuel Pressures Extend Beyond Households
Fuel Pressures Extend Beyond Households
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21 Apr 2026
New Online Hub Launched to Support Rural Flood Resilience
New Online Hub Launched to Support Rural Flood Resilience
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28 Jul 2025
Rural Connectivity Still Falling Short As Farmers Call For Urgent Action
The latest NFU digital access survey reveals that rural broadband and mobile coverage still falls short of what British farming businesses need – with over a fifth of respondents unable...
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25 Nov 2024
UK Farming at a Crossroads: Tax Reforms, NFU Insights, and RABI Support
A House of Lords debate held on 21st November, led by Baroness Northover, centred on the pressing issues facing farming families, particularly in light of recent governmental budget announcements impacting...
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04 Nov 2024
Autumn Budget 2024
The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 2024 presents a critical juncture for rural communities across the UK. As we pore over the details in the comprehensive budget document, the Rural Services Network...
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