Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs2 days agoMore changes to farm inheritance tax plans ruled outThe government says it has listened to farmers and increased the proposed inheritance tax threshold.2 days ago3 days agoWater firm flying blind before crisis - regulatorMPs question South East Water boss David Hinton after 24,000 properties faced supply disruption.3 days ago28 Dec 2025Poultry to be culled after bird flu outbreakDefra says the infected birds were part of a large commercial flock near Alvechurch.28 Dec 202526 Dec 2025Farmer's fears over planned trail hunting banThe planned ban on trail hunting is another "dagger" for the rural community, a huntsman says.26 Dec 202526 Dec 2025'We're still waiting for flood defences - 10 years on from bridge collapse'People in Tadcaster recall the night the town's bridge collapsed and urge action on flood defences.26 Dec 202523 Dec 2025Council confirms bird flu case in popular city parkIt puts up signs at an ornamental lake urging dog owners to keep their pets out of the water. 23 Dec 202522 Dec 2025Third Norfolk case of bird flu in DecemberDefra says a protection zone and surveillance zone have been put in place around the premises.22 Dec 202522 Dec 2025Hen cages and pig farrowing crates face banThe government says its animal welfare strategy will bring "the biggest reforms in a generation".22 Dec 202521 Dec 2025Two more cases of bird flu at poultry sitesDefra says a protection and surveillance zone are in place at the two sites in Norfolk.21 Dec 2025...
