HS2 have confirmed that the proposed Hybrid Bill deposit for HS2 Phase 2B the section North of Crewe and Birmingham to Leeds is now scheduled for June 2020 and they are proposing to receive Royal Assent in 2023.
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A “No Brexit” Deal & Farm Payments
As it stands a no Brexit deal is sounding more and more likely based on a 60/40 chance of this happening.
DEFRA have just confirmed that they believe it to be unlikely however, they have a duty to prepare for a “no deal!”.
Fully UK Funded Scheme – Payment by Results (PBR)
It has been announced by the Environment Secretary that the new Payment by Results (PBR) Project will be the first Agri-Environment Scheme directly funded by the UK.
Hot Dry Weather – Recent DEFRA Guidance
DEFRA have finally released guidance relating to how Farmers and Land Owners can deal with the hot and dry weather conditions particularly when meeting the requirements for Grants and Payment Schemes.
Rural Grants – Last Chance
If your farm falls within the Cheshire East area, there is still the opportunity to apply to the Cheshire Leader Programme which is drawing to a close in 2019.
Agricultural Mortgage Corporation – Short Term Borrowing for Fodder Crisis
The Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC) not only provides long term borrowing for those in the agricultural sector but also provides a flexible facility commonly used by Landowners in replacement of an overdraft.
Brexit – England & Wales – What is the latest?
Following recent shake ups in Parliament, it has been announced that English Government have finally produced the Brexit White Paper. This paper proposes the future relationships between the UK and the EU after Brexit. Whilst the 104 page document covers 4 major topics ranging from Foreign Policy and Defence, Trade, Protecting Personal Data and anything in between, the White Paper does also discuss the UK’s position in the EU single market, the current EU Legislation for goods that cross the borders and the ability for the UK to negotiate separate trade arrangements with other Countries.
Sarah Heath starts at Rostons
Rostons are pleased to announce that Sarah Heath has recently joined the team as a placement student from Harper Adams University, having completed the first two years of her Rural Enterprise & Land Management Degree.