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EFRA Committee Launches Inquiry into UK Biosecurity Measures: Implications for the Landscaping Industry
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has initiated an inquiry to assess the robustness of the UK's biosecurity protocols concerning animal and plant imports.
Implications of Changes to Inheritance Tax Reliefs on the Landscaping Industry
The recent correspondence from Family Business UK to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee highlights significant concerns regarding the government's proposed amendments to Inheritance Tax (IHT), specifically targeting Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR).
Protecting Our Industry from Skin Cancer – Have Your Say!
The CIH and Melanoma Focus are launching a vital campaign to protect outdoor workers from skin cancer—take the survey and help shape industry-wide sun safety standards.
BALI and Lantra share interim findings from research exploring barriers to new entrants into the landscaping industry
BALI and Lantra have asked employers what they see as the biggest challenge to taking on an apprentice in their business
Building 1.5 Million Homes Without Environmental Harm: The Environmental Audit Committee Verdict
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) recently explored the feasibility of meeting the UK Government's ambitious target to build 1.5 million homes in the next five years without causing environmental harm
National Academy for social prescribing issues call for social prescribing fund
The National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP) has recently published a report advocating for a £1 billion, ten-year national fund to support social prescribing initiatives across England
Defra's New Legislation Enhances Tree Import Inspections
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has introduced legislation to exempt certain large commodities from standard Border Control Post (BCP) inspections, allowing them to be unloaded and inspected in designated outside areas.
Built Environment Committee update: What you need to know
The Government recently unveiled a revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) aimed at addressing the nation's acute housing crisis.
Decarbonising Non-Road Mobile Machinery: What it Means for the Landscaping Industry
The UK government has published a detailed summary of responses to its call for evidence on decarbonising non-road mobile machinery (NRMM), which includes the essential tools and equipment that power the professional landscaping industry. This encompasses everything from mowers and loaders to excavators and compactors—machinery critical to delivering high-quality projects efficiently and sustainably.
UK’s Biosecurity Measures Under Scrutiny: EFRA Committee Launches Inquiry into Animal and Plant Imports
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee has launched a new inquiry into the UK's biosecurity measures for animal and plant imports, focusing on the effectiveness of existing controls and their impact on international trade.