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 The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2025
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. Autosport · Jun 23, 2025
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’ The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2025
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. Evening Standard · May 21, 2025
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. Autosport · May 12, 2025
British F4 enjoys frenetic Donington Park opener with the spoils shared Three different winners from the opening three British Formula 4 races, and seven drivers gracing the Donington Park podium last weekend, confirmed pre-season predictions of a close campaign. Autosport · Apr 28, 2025
Government urged not to ‘sacrifice’ British agriculture in US trade talks Farming and food sector leaders said they were ‘very concerned’ about the concessions ministers could make to secure exemptions from US tariffs. Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025
Farm-to-fork watchdog could tackle ‘unfairnesses’ which farmers face, says MP Alistair Carmichael will propose the Food Products (Market Regulation and Public Procurement) Bill on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025
Starmer accused of ‘holding farmers in contempt’ after axing post-Brexit payment Fury has erupted after an incentive for farmers is cancelled following the ongoing row over the tractor tax on inheritance The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025
Farmers accuse Labour of ‘promising the world and giving us nothing’ in fresh uproar at family farm tax During a speech to farmers that was repeatedly interrupted by hecklers and critics, the environment secretary insisted it was the Tories who were to blame for the problems faced by the agricultural industry The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025
Farmers worried if they will make it to 2026 amid ‘cashflow crisis’, says NFU Union conference dominated by row over planned inheritance tax changes as farmers battle the bad weather and turbulent geopolitics The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025
‘Lethal control’ must be option if beaver releases approved, NFU boss says Farmers have also raised concerns about taking land out of production for wildlife habitat creation. Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025
Environment Secretary faces ire of farmers as tax row shows no sign of abating Steve Reed outlined measures to boost farm profitability but was challenged on inheritance tax at a farming conference. Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025
Government urged to ‘do right thing’ over inheritance tax for reset with farmers The National Farmers’ Union conference on Tuesday will hear from the organisation’s president Tom Bradshaw and Environment Secretary Steve Reed. Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025 ‘Real anger’: Labour can expect hostile reception at farmers’ annual gathering UK food producers plan more protests over inheritance tax changes ahead of this week’s NFU conference in London
Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2025 Farming leaders’ fury as Treasury stands firm on inheritance tax change Agricultural group representatives met Treasury minister James Murray as anger over the proposed changes to farm inheritance tax continues.
The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025 Brexit divisions among farmers are endangering fight against Reeves’ tractor tax News analysis: The shadow the Britain’s Brexit divide is now undermining farmers’ attempts to reverse Rachel Reeves’ changes to inheritance tax
Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025 Nigel Farage joins farmers in north London ahead of fresh Westminster protest against inheritance tax changes Reform UK leader addressed farmers making a pitstop at Belmont Farm on Monday
The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025 Farmers to stage fresh tractor protest against inheritance tax changes The tractor rally, organised by Save British Farming, comes as MPs debate an e-petition with more than 148,000 signatures.
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2025 How has the inheritance tax plan for farmers changed? Labour has updated its plan for the ‘tractor tax’ after fierce backlash from farmers
The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025 Every major supermarket turns on Starmer over tractor tax Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Asda sign up to damning letter warning over ‘the long-term stability of the nation's food resilience’
The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2025 Farmers claim ‘food and environment not important to government’ in fresh tractor tax protests across UK Farmers are gathering at protests across the UK on Saturday as they step up their campaign against the tax raid
Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2025 Farmers gather across the UK in new protests over inheritance tax reforms Rachel Hallos, a farmer and vice president of the National Farmers Union, warned the tax changes will ‘decimate’ the country’s agricultural sector.
Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2025 Farmers to stage fresh protests over inheritance tax reforms The NFU has handed in a petition to 10 Downing Street signed by more than 270,000 members of the public.
The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025 Farmers welcome supermarkets’ backing in fight against inheritance tax changes Tesco and Lidl are among the retailers voicing concerns over the policy, which will end the 100% exemption from inheritance tax on wealthier farms.