Following the release of the Chancellor's Spring Statement on 3 March 2026, Tom Chiffers, Partner at Clarke Willmott, and Amanda Gunter, Partner at A C Mole will be providing their insights into the measures proposed and how they will affect you and your business.
A recent prosecution by the Health & Safety Executive after a dog walker was trampled by cattle has prompted renewed warnings to agricultural landowners as cattle return to fields this spring.
With the loss of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), income generated through diversification has become a vital component of many farming businesses. Leading rural and private client specialists are warning that careful planning and professional advice are now more important than ever.
The long running dispute between Oatly AB and Dairy UK over the use of the word “milk” in Oatly’s slogan “Post Milk Generation” has ended with in a landmark ruling by the UK Supreme Court on 11 February 2026.
From April 2026, farming families and landowners with qualifying property exceeding the new £1 million cap for 100% Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) will face a significant Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability.
With the Renters’ Rights Act having received Royal Assent on 27th October, many landlords are understandably concerned about the future of Section 21 notices and their ability to regain possession of their properties.
A High Court ruling has brought closure to a long-running inheritance dispute over West Hook Farm, a 170-acre mixed farm near Okehampton, Devon. The case offers important lessons for farming families planning succession and for rural professionals supporting them.
As we reflect on the past year, it’s clear that it was anything but ordinary for the rural property market. From sweeping tax reforms to shifting buyer behaviours, farm sales have faced a turbulent yet transformative period. But with change comes opportunity and preparation is key.
