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Government needs to win back trust of farmers, says Andy Burnham

Mr Burnham visited a family-run potato farm near Truro, Cornwall, on Saturday that has been affected by the drought.

Evening Standard

UK Wildfires Map 2026: Areas Affected by Drought, Hosepipe Bans, and Forest Fire Warnings

England and Wales have recorded their driest July since records began in 1911, triggering severe drought conditions, over 24 million people under hosepipe bans, and destructive wildfires across Snowdonia National Park.

International Business Times UK

87-Year-Old Kent Potato Firm Wound Up as Britain Faces Growing Farm Crisis Due to Taxes, Drought and War

John Paine Potatoes Limited, a Kent farm, is closing after 87 years due to financial strain. Rising costs, tax changes, and climate challenges threaten the future of many UK farms.

International Business Times UK

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UK Food Shortage Fears Grow as Drought Leaves Some Farmers Facing Their Last Harvest

UK farmers warn of potential food shortages due to record drought conditions, urging government intervention to protect domestic supplies.

International Business Times UK

Britain could face food shortages as drought continues, farmers warn

Farmers battle to salvage what they can of their crops as heatwave set to continue

The Guardian - UK

Farmers criticise government plan to counter threats to UK food security

Plan warns climate crisis will lead to food price shocks and shortages but farmers say it fails to adequately fund response

The Guardian - UK

US-Iran war will cause food prices to spike, NFU chief warns

Farming insiders warn UK producers may end season early and not grow anything due to rising costs

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Post-Brexit sales of British farm products to EU drop 37%, farmers’ union says

Tom Bradshaw, president of the National Farmers’ Union, warns removing trading barriers will not immediately reverse the damage

The Independent UK

Post-Brexit sales of British farm products to EU fall by 37%

NFU warn it could take years to restore Brexit losses despite efforts to smooth negotiations on farming and other elements of UK-EU reset

The Guardian - UK

More than 75% of Labour, Lib Dem and Green voters think PM should open talks on joining EU customs union – as it happened

YouGov poll for the Times suggests even 40% of Conservative voters support such a move

The Guardian - UK

Labour MPs rebel against Rachel Reeves increasing taxes on family farms

Rachel Reeves has proposed an increase in inheritance taxes on family farms, which has been met with dissent across the agricultural community

Evening Standard

Reeves facing fresh pressure to axe farm inheritance tax changes in Budget

The National Farmers’ Union said Ms Reeves ‘cannot keep taxing businesses into the ground’.

The Independent UK

The top 10 national drivers of 2025

Choosing the star performers from British GT events and the BTCC's undercard this year was a tricky task but here are the drivers who stood out the most

Autosport

Rackstraw pips Martin by two points in thrilling Brands Hatch Carrera Cup finale

Both Porsche categories on the British Touring Car support bill enjoyed nail-biting finales in Kent, while a Le Mans winner was victorious in Minis

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Autosport

All change in BTCC support series title battles after dramatic Silverstone event

With Mini Challenge ace Jamie Osborne forced onto the sidelines, Porsche Sprint Challenge leader Tom Bradshaw enduring a tough weekend and Andrew Rackstraw charging back into Carrera Cup top spot, the Silverstone event had a major impact on the title races

Autosport

Line reeling in long-time leader Bray in Ryan Insurance Autosport National Rankings

Monoposto ace moves onto 15 wins for 2025 against 17 of MX-5 king

Autosport

The stars and cars of the Silverstone Festival

A look at the highlights of the 2025 Silverstone Festival as on-track action from some of racing's greatest machines thrilled

Autosport

McLaughlin edges closer to British F4 title after dramatic Knockhill weekend

The BTCC support categories once again delivered in Knockhill over the weekend, which included Fionn McLaughlin extending his British F4 championship lead

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The Guardian - UK

Farmers ask for inheritance tax meeting with Rachel Reeves

NFU welcomes fresh evidence that planned changes may achieve their stated goal

The Guardian - UK

England’s reservoirs at lowest level for a decade as experts call for hosepipe bans

Levels even lower than in severe drought year of 2022, data shows, with water firms urged to ‘be proactive’

The Guardian - UK

Shiploads of cars ready to set sail for US from UK as trade deal kicks in

Makers of Aston Martins and Range Rovers expect high demand but British farmers say they have been used as collateral

Autosport

Osborne's crazy Oulton Mini weekend as Bearman takes first British F4 win

Jamie Osborne had been utterly dominant during the opening two weekends of the Mini Challenge season, but a problem-filled Saturday at Oulton Park gave others the chance to shine.

The Guardian - UK

Warning UK-Gulf trade deal could let in low-welfare chicken and undermine farmers

Industry figures say allowing poultry imports that do not align with British production standards would be ‘betrayal’

Evening Standard

Farming budget ‘must be protected as drought looms’

Farm and nature leaders made the plea as figures show swathes of the UK have had the most days with no or little rain on record for the year so far.

Autosport

Wilby shines as Mini rivals endure wildly fluctuating fortunes at Brands Hatch

The wildly contrasting fortunes for the Mini Challenge Trophy contenders continued into the category’s second event at Brands Hatch last weekend while the consistency of Josh Wilby propelled him into the points lead.

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