Environment secretary insists "most farms won't be affected"
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Environment secretary insists "most farms won't be affected"
Environment secretary Steve Reed has insisted "only around 500 farms will be affected" by the new family farm tax.
The plans to impose inheritance tax on farms worth more than £1 million have sparked fury among rural communities, with thousands of farmers descending upon Westminster on Tuesday in protest.
The government has announced new regulations that mean six water companies will be banned from paying bonuses to senior bosses. Environment Secretary Steve Reed also spoke about criminal investigations into water companies and private investment into sewage treatment.
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Responding to reports of Labour back bench criticism over policy, cabinet minister Steve Reed insists the government is “absolutely focussed on supporting those people who are struggling the most with the cost-of-living crisis”. The environment secretary lists increases to pensions and the National Minimum Wage plus increased investment in the NHS as a “Labour thing to do”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Environment Secretary Steve Reed promises to use “aggressive” tactics to tackle fly tipping, arguing “people are furious to see their communities buried under an avalanche of rubbish”.
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Labour has pledged to stick to its manifesto commitments as talks have continued over the prospect of a youth mobility scheme with the EU. Environment secretary Steve Reed confirmed the government will not be returning to Freedom of Movement or the Single market or customs union. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Government has pledged £5 million for a renovation project in memory of the three young girls murdered in Southport. Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner met the parents of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Alice da Silva Aguiar and Bebe King in Downing Street on Tuesday. The Town Hall gardens in Southport will be renovated in their memory, a project the families have said is “rooted in love, resilience and unity”. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer says a stabilised economy has allowed the government to reinstate most winter fuel payments. Nine million pensioners in England and Wales will now receive support this winter after a £1.25bn U-turn. The Prime Minister denied the move was a response to backlash, insisting it followed a reassessment of the country’s financial position. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Emperor penguins, the largest of their kind, are facing a growing threat as shrinking sea ice puts their future at risk. The birds rely on stable ice for up to eight months to raise their chicks, but as the Southern Ocean warms, that vital platform is melting too quickly. Scientists are alarmed by satellite data, which shows a sharp decline in colony numbers, with some areas disappearing twice as fast as predicted just seven years ago. Storms, changing weather and predators like orca whales are also contributing to their decline. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Marks & Spencer has partially restored online shopping after a ransomware attack in April. A limited range of fashion items are now available for delivery in parts of the UK. Cyber expert Graham Cluely says rebuilding systems takes time and security checks are crucial to ensure hackers are gone. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
King Charles received a huge applause as he arrived at Lancaster Castle on Monday. His Majesty met with local business representatives and attended a reception with a wide range of community organisations during the visit.
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Steve Reed has defended the government's decision to introduce inheritance tax on farms worth over £1 million. The environment secretary said Labour's Inheritance Tax plans became necessary because of..
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