13 May 2022
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Defra has been asked by the Prime Minister to cut the number of civil servants it employs as part of a fresh efficiency drive. Up to 90,000 civil servants across all Government departments are expected...
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The Norfolk farmer says his priorities will focus on changes to IHT and securing certainty around agri-environmental schemes
19 November 2025
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2 min read
Research found that most farmers (68%) want to do more to make their farms more environmentally friendly, but 96% cite inconsistent environmental standards and data reporting as a key barrier
19 November 2025
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1 min read
Attended by party leader Kemi Badenoch, Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins and Shadow Farming Minister Robbie Moore, the summit was held to raise awareness about the current crisis in UK agriculture
18 November 2025
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3 min read
