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Hundreds of farmers attend North Yorkshire rally on national day of protest
Hundreds of farmers came together in a North Yorkshire market town to show their support for a national day of protest over the government’s agricultural policy. More than 300 farmers and supporters gathered in Thirsk market place on Tuesday, with
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Many farmers ‘wrong’ about inheritance tax change, Environment Secretary says
Many farmers protesting over Government changes to inheritance tax are “wrong” about the policy, the Environment Secretary has said. Steve Reed rejected claims that many in the sector will be affected by plans to limit 100% property relief to the
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Reeves urged to meet farmers over inheritance tax change as protest kicks off
Farming leaders have accused the Chancellor of refusing to engage with them over controversial changes to inheritance tax, as thousands of farmers marched on Westminster. The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is holding a mass lobby of MPs with 1,800
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Police undertake rural crime operation as three cars flee officers during patrols
Police have launched a rural crime operation to tackle offenders that are a nuisance to farmers and rural residents in the region. Officers from Cleveland Police and Northumbria Police took part in Operation Checkpoint over the weekend, which
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Trade stand applications open for NSA North Sheep 2025
Trade stand applications are now open for NSA North Sheep 2025, one of the UK’s most prominent sheep events. The event will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Greystoke Castle Farm in Cumbria, with the support of the Peile family. NSA North
