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UK Tax Round Up - July 2025
JD Supra - California
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August 1, 2025
Welcome to July’s edition of our UK Tax Round Up. Apart from the draft legislation and accompanying material released on 21 July as part of “L-Day” (legislation day), July was a fairly quiet month for UK tax developments. There was an interesting...
The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Michelin star chef Tom Aikens: "It will be eye opening for people to see what it takes for farmers to produce food"
Farmers Guardian
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August 1, 2025
Tom Aikens was the youngest British chef to receive two Michelin stars, and is a huge advocate for farming - what he can't grow himself, he sources from British farmers for his restaurants. This year, for the first time ever, Tom is our #farm24...
How Cade Stover became one of Texans’ most improved players, embraces farm life: ‘put on for the blue-collar community’
KPRC - Texas
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August 1, 2025
HOUSTON – Growing up on a cattle farm in rural Ohio, Cade Stover became accustomed at an early age to the farming life instilled in him by his parents. That meant long hours as Stover baled and cut hay, tended to animals and rose at the crack of...
Scotland Greenlights SSE’s 4.1 GW Berwick Bank Offshore Wind Farm
Offshore Wind
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July 31, 2025
The Scottish government has granted a consent order for SSE Renewables’ Berwick Bank in the UK, which, if fully developed, would become the world’s largest offshore wind farm. The Section 36 consent determination by Scottish ministers approves the...
Maintaining the business case for solar and storage in the UK
PV Tech
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August 1, 2025
However, with solar accounting for 22.1% of Europe’s generation in June – just a shade higher than the 21.8% covered by nuclear – there is still a way to go to meet the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive targets. Adopted in 2023, this obligates...
Jeremy Clarkson attracts military attention after 'cheeky' Diddly Squat Farm tweet
Gloucestershire Live
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August 1, 2025
Jeremy Clarkson has attracted attention from the military after posting an amusing request regarding Diddly Squat Farm. In a recent exchange on X (formerly Twitter), the Top Gear legend issued a request to those flying the "Apache gunships" over...
UK programme pushes for seed certification, variety release in Nigeria
Abuja Inquirer
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July 31, 2025
A UKAID Climate-resilient and agricultural market development programme, Propcom+, is pushing for a framework to strengthen the regulatory environment for seed certification and variety release in Nigeria. The push is coming on the heels of...
Jeremy Clarkson 'absolutely devastated' as he is forced to close Diddly Squat farm for two months
Nottingham Evening Post
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August 1, 2025
Jeremy Clarkson has been compelled to shut down his farm for two months following a TB outbreak. The former Top Gear presenter announced the devastating news yesterday that his farm has been hit by the infectious disease Tuberculosis. The Mirror...
How may US tariff hit pharmaceuticals, smartphone, farm sectors of India? It may cause loss of ...
DNA India
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A rough estimate indicates Donald Trump's decision on US tariff may cause India an export loss of about $5 billion. It may further be complicated with loss of jobs, many in MSME sector. Details here. Donald Trump, President, US (File Image) After...
Jeremy Clarkson's 'awful' update as he reveals another blow hours after Diddly Squat farm TB outbreak
Manchester Evening News
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August 1, 2025
Jeremy Clarkson has said 'it's awful' as he revealed he suffered another blow hours after his farm was hit with an outbreak of TB. On Thursday (July 31), the TV star said he and his team were "absolutely devastated" after bovine tuberculosis was...
Jeremy Clarkson announces Diddly Squat farm will be closed for two months after devastating double blow
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 1, 2025
Jeremy Clarkson was dealt a double blow this week as he revealed a heartbreaking loss. The star announced on Thursday his Diddly Squat farm has been struck by a “devastating” outbreak of TB, and it's now been revealed that it will be closed for...
Food News of the Week: Beyond Steak Filets Debut at Steakhouse Chain, Chicago Launches Vegan Farmers Market, and Redefine Meat Debuts Spicy Shawarma
VegNews
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August 1, 2025
It’s been a big week for Beyond. And yes, we do mean “Beyond,” because the days of Beyond Meat are over. The brand recently announced it’s dropping “Meat” from its name. In a statement, the company said it’s stepping away from the culture wars and...
35 major bands opening new stores this year as one eyes up return to UK high street
Daily Star
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August 1, 2025
A huge shopping boost could be on the way as several major brands have announced they're opening new branches across the UK, with another eyeing up their return to the high street. Despite reports of dire high street declines, with some studies...
Scotland Gives SSE Approval for What Could be the World's Largest Wind Farm
The Maritime Executive
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In what is being called a “vital step” for Scotland and the UK’s renewable energy ambitions, the Scottish Government has granted consent for the proposed Berwick Bank offshore wind farm. If the project is developed, it would supply twice the...
Europe’s Biggest Battery Supports More Renewable Energy on the UK Power Grid
Power Magazine
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August 1, 2025
Zenobē, a grid-scale battery storage specialist, and Wärtsilä Energy Storage have launched a project designed to store excess power from several offshore wind farms in the North Sea. Power grid operators are recognizing the importance of energy...
The Farmers Guardian podcast: Michelin star chef Tom Aikens: "It will be eye opening for people to connect with farmers and see what it takes to produce food"
Farmers Guardian
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August 1, 2025
Tom Aikens was the youngest British chef to receive two Michelin stars, and is a huge advocate for farming - what he can't grow himself, he sources from British farmers for his restaurants. This year, for the first time ever, Tom is our #farm24...
India UK FTA: A trade deal that puts India first
Business Today
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August 1, 2025
In the world of global diplomacy, trade agreements are judged not merely by the tariffs they remove, but by the strategic message they convey. The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), finalised on July 24, 2025, does...
Over 300 Kenya School of Agriculture students set for paid internships in UK
Switch TV
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August 1, 2025
More than 390 students from the Kenya School of Agriculture will travel to the United Kingdom for six-month paid internships aimed at equipping them with modern farming skills while providing income during their stay. The students, drawn from the...
RAF secures £120m to support UK’s smaller farms
The Scottish Farmer
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August 1, 2025
The agreement, jointly provided by NatWest Bank and BCI Capital, is supported by the British Business Bank’s ENABLE Guarantees programme, which helps reduce capital requirements for lenders, making it easier to offer credit to small businesses. A...
Farmland adjoining iconic landmark for sale in Dorset
Farmers Weekly
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July 31, 2025
Farmland surrounding one of the UK’s most iconic in-field landmarks, the Cerne Giant, is looking for a new owner. Giant Hill is 336 acres of productive arable and chalk downland at Cerne Abbas in the Dorset national landscape area. It is for sale...