On Wednesday 26 November the Chancellor of the Exchequer rose to deliver the Autumn Budget. The Countryside Alliance remains deeply disappointed that the Chancellor has not heeded the warning from farmers and rural organisations.

As the year draws to a close, Giving Tuesday offers a moment to recognise the remarkable community of members, volunteers and donors who make our work possible. Every campaign we run, every voice we amplify and every step forward in defending rural life begins with your support.

Enter our exclusive draw to win a superb day’s shooting for eight guns, worth £15,000!

Belvoir Castle has been home to the Dukes of Rutland for almost 1000 years and it benefits from being one of the oldest and historically rich sporting estates in the UK.

The “Rural Oscars” return for 2026, championing the businesses, people and projects that keep the countryside alive.

The government has announced it will carry out a consultation on a full ban on trail hunting “early next year”. The challenge to hunting is perhaps even greater than it was in 2004 given the huge Labour majority and a definitive manifesto commitment.

The Countryside Alliance's Christmas card collection is now available online. Featuring four brand new designs, each card depicts the charm of the countryside during the festive season.