Politics

"More extreme weather will make farming more challenging, so we must continue to support our farmers to produce enough food whilst also rewarding sustainable practices which ensure we reduce emissions"

The farming union is calling for a 'renewed and enhanced multi-annual agricultural budget of £5.6 million'

Farming MPs had held a protest outside Parliament over cuts to Winter Fuel Payment

"It is absolutely vital that the Government think again over this policy which will push so many pensioners into desperate hardship"

The former Scottish Secretary of State was appointed after standing unopposed for the role

Tonbridge MP Tom Tugendhat is one of five candidates in the running to be the next Conservative Party leader

The Central Devon MP is now one of five candidates to be the next Conservative Party leader after Priti Patel was knocked out from the first round of the contest

UK will officially join CPTPP free trade bloc in December

"Many older people in Wales will be forced to cut back further on essentials, including turning off the heating and living in cold homes, with all damaging impacts this has on health and well-being"

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley