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Why Planning Matters to the Future of British Farming

Simon Trahair-Davies examines the steady flow of environmental fines that have been levied in the UK…

September 17, 2026

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Don’t fall foul of an environmental fine

Simon Trahair-Davies examines the steady flow of environmental fines that have been levied in the UK…

September 17, 2026 By Simon Trahair-Davies

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Top 5 Pitfalls for Charities Disposing of Property

Disposing of property can release funds or reduce operating costs for charities, but the process…

September 17, 2026 By Lydia Hart

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How could the new Labour government impact the housing emergency?

There is a housing emergency, there are approximately 8.5 million people in England who are…

September 17, 2026 By Ellie Parnell

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Autonomous and AI Ships – An update in the marine industry in the midst of the AI boom

Since our previous article on Autonomous and AI Ships in 2021, there has been little…

September 17, 2026 By Joey Medway

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Autonomous vessels raise important issues for marine intellectual property

Recent impressive developments in technology within the marine industry raise important issues for marine businesses…

September 17, 2026 By Stephens Scown

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Devon farm awards can point the way to solutions in tough times

The 2016 Devon Farm Business Awards were launched on Monday 2nd November on the farm of Devon’s…

September 17, 2026 By Stephens Scown

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Truro lawyer asked to sit on the Agricultural Law Association Council

A solicitor based in Truro has been asked to sit on the council of the…

September 17, 2026 By Stephens Scown

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Why Planning Matters to the Future of British Farming

As discussions from Back British Farming Day continue, one point raised by the National Farmers'…

September 17, 2026 By Tamara Hasson

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Performance poet puts renewable energy in the spotlight 

  Poetry will play its part in raising awareness about climate change, at a Community…

September 17, 2026 By Stephens Scown

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The Property Challenge Behind Local Government Reorganisation

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) has generated significant debate about the future of local government. Focus…

September 14, 2026 By Lydia Hart

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Mineral Trespass: Protecting Mineral Assets from Development and Mitigating Infrastructure Interference

Many mineral owners assume that the greatest threat to their assets comes from competing extraction…

September 3, 2026 By Ben Jones

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Allocation of the First £10 Billion of SAHP Funding: Can the Sector Deliver?

The Government's announcement of the allocation of the first £10 billion allocation from the Social…

September 1, 2026 By Kate Westlake

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