Tim Bonner: Trail hunting ban imminent
On Tuesday (1 April 2025), Defra Minister Daniel Zeichner announced that the government would be consulting on its...
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Countryside Alliance criticises latest...
The Countryside Alliance has accused the government of putting “prejudiced party politics” ahead of the priorities of...
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Government plans to further restrict heather...
The government has announced its intention to extend current restrictions on heather burning further, which, according...
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2024 Rural Crime Survey - Results Released
The Countryside Alliance has released the results of their 2024 Rural Crime Survey. The full results can be found here.
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Chancellor’s statement lacks spring
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves gave her Spring Statement yesterday (26 March), announcing a raft of spending...
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Town hall rebellion against farm tax grows
Opposition to the hated Family Farm Tax has continued to swell, with a further two councils voting for motions against...
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National Rural Crime Network Conference 2025
Yesterday's (25 March) National Rural Crime Network annual conference saw Police and Crime Commissioners,...
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Tim Bonner: Is the government trying to...
As I wrote in Shooting Times in November my gun cabinet is quite full. In no particular order there is my great...
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Tim Bonner: RSPCA prepares fresh attack on...
Two weeks ago in Parliament the RSPCA, backed by the American-funded Humane World for Animals, quietly launched a...
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Archers to highlight Family Farm Tax...
Following criticism from the Countryside Alliance, the BBC will be highlighting the issue of the hated Family Farm Tax...
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Dismay as government axes grant that saves...
Following a stealth announcement by the government that a vital scheme to save pubs has been axed, the Countryside...
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Alliance backs food supply chain fairness
A new bill aimed at reforming Britain's food supply chain and procurement practices developed with Countryside Alliance...
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