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The Tenant Farming Commissioner has published advice on completing amnesty agreements to avoid the need to have the matter considered by the Land Court. The advice can be found on the TFC website.
This note summarises the new rules affecting the movement of used agricultural machinery to the EU and Northern Ireland.
The Government has updated its Covid-19 Guidance on renting for landlords and tenants to cover the lockdown rules applying from 6th January 2021 in England.
Today, we have launched a new website to offer an improved service to members.
The ban on evictions from residential property in England has been extended to 21st February 2021 by the Public Health (Coronavirus) (Protection from Eviction) (England) Regulations 2021 (SI 2021/15). Exceptions are made for cases where the possession order was made partly or wholly on the grounds of rent arrears of more than 6 months (previously the threshold was 9 months) where the possession order was made partly or wholly on the grounds of anti-social behaviour, nuisance, false...
The Northern Ireland Department for Communities is conducting a review of the transfer of responsibility for the regulation of Houses of Multiple Occupation to councils and is inviting those involved in the management of HMOs to complete a short questionnaire on the licensing scheme. The closing date for responses is 5th February 2021 and the questionnaire can be found on the Department for Communities consultation website....
DEFRA has published Farm Business Income statistics for England for 2019/20. A summary of the findings can be found here and more detailed statistical data sets can be found here....
The rules for the latest Covid restrictions in Northern Ireland have been published on the NI Direct website. They confirm that house moves may continue and that estate agents may remain open. Livestock markets may also continue to operate, subject to the relevant rules (see the DAERA website). The information covers the rules which now apply for retail premises, workplaces, outdoor recreation and hospitality and accommodation. The Regulations which set out the detailed rules may be found on...
The ban on evictions from let residential premises in Wales is extended until 31st March 2021 by The Public Health (Protection from Eviction) (Wales) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021(WSI 2021/12 (W.5)).
The Environment Secretary George Eustice delivered a speech on the opportunities presented by gene editing technology to the virtual Oxford Farming Conference yesterday (7th January). The speech can be read here. The DEFRA consultation on the regulation of gene editing technology can be found on the GOV.UK website....
The Welsh Government has announced that more than 500 applications have been received for the Valleys Taskforce Empty Homes Grant Scheme. The scheme is open to home owners across the extended Valleys Taskforce which runs from Carmartenshire in west Wales to Torfaen in east Wales. Phase Two of the scheme was launched in July 2020. The aim of the scheme is to incentivise applicants to use more energy efficient measures within their renovations in order to help reduce carbon emissions whilst...
DEFRA has updated its guidance to farmers, landowners and rural businesses following the announcement of the national lockdown from 5th January 2021. Guidance is provided on: farm visits and inspectionshow to submit your applications, claims, evidence and other supporting documents by email or postthe use of RLE1 forms. A one year extension is offered to all customers with capital agreements that started after 1st April 2018 or 2019 for: Hedgerows and Boundaries grantWoodland creation,...
DAERA has confirmed a case of highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza in a poultry flock on commercial premises in Clough and is investigating a suspected second case at Lisburn.
The Welsh Government has published guidance on Approved Finishing Units and TB dedicated sales (orange markets).
The Stamp Duty Land Tax (Administration) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (SI 2021/13) take effect from 1st April 2021 and introduce a new version of the Land Transaction Return Form SDLT 1 which is to be used after that date.
The Scottish Government has announced that the ban on evictions from residential property which was due to end on 22nd January will be extended to 31st March.
The Government guidance on moving home in England during the coronavirus pandemic has been updated for the January 2021 lockdown restrictions. House moves - both buying and renting - are still permitted but agents are expected to do as much as possible online.
The Scottish Government's Rural Payments and Services has confirmed that there are no changes to GAECs or SMRs for 2021.
This note reports the launch of DEFRA's consultation on gene editing techniques.
This note sets out the latest Covid-19 lockdown restrictions in England.