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Government facing calls to scrap ‘family farm tax’ as farmers march on Whitehall

Ministers insist they back British farmers, and say the inheritance tax changes will only affect the largest estates.

Evening Standard

Farmers may never trust Labour again after inheritance tax change, say Tories

Shadow environment secretary Victoria Atkins said the policy will affect family farmers and tenant farmers rather than big companies.

Evening Standard

Farm schemes funding ‘review’ was last thing sector needed, says MP

A ‘review’ into farm schemes funding from 2025/26 was ‘the last thing’ the sector needed, an MP said.

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£2 bus fare cap to increase to £3 in Budget, Starmer announces

The increase will be announced at Rachel Reeves’ first Budget on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Ed Davey to urge Lib Dems ‘to finish the job’ and overtake the Tories

Finishing off the Tories will be the main focus of Lib Dem leader Ed Davey’s conference speech, rather than attacking the Labour government

The Independent UK

Stanway leads criticism of Blackburn after minimum wage reports for women

The England midfielder Georgia Stanway has called the pay deal for Blackburn’s women ‘very sad’ while the former Liberal Democrats’ leader Tim Farron said the club was a ‘disgrace’

The Guardian - UK

Election diary: so, how do the Tories match up with the Three Lions?

If Tim Farron was right with assessment of laboured England in the Euros, what about Team Sunak?

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Ed Davey’s gameshow approach to election makes a modest splash

Lib Dem leader could argue ‘dignity is less important than coverage’, though he is likely unconcerned by prospect of power

The Guardian - UK

Gladstone would not be welcome in ‘anti-Christian’ Lib Dems, claims top Bishop

The Bishop of Winchester Philip Mounstephen has denounced the Lib Dems after claims that a former BBC journalist was deselected by the Lib Dems over his Christian beliefs

The Independent UK

Environment watchdog boss had £100 dinner with water company lobbyists

The Liberal Democrats used freedom of information to reveal the gifts and hospitality received by the Environment Agency chief.

Evening Standard

Defra officials buried analysis showing dire financial prospects for hill farmers

Exclusive: FoI request reveals fears many would sell up if they saw assessment of post-Brexit farming payments scheme

The Guardian - UK

‘Christmas stink’: UK’s traditional festive swims face rising tide of sewage

Lib Dem analysis finds 4,574 hours of sewage has been spilled in festive swimming spots in the last year

The Guardian - UK

Mapped: The record number of polluted spots swimmers are urged to avoid ahead of Christmas swims

More than four per cent of the country’s bathing spots have been declared unsafe for swimmers after the latest release of water quality data

The Independent UK

Scrapping plans to close rail ticket offices is a massive win for disabled travellers – but what next?

The latest government U-turn was a victory for passengers who have additional needs – but there’s a long way to go before train travel is truly accessible. Hollie-Anne Brooks looks at what more needs to be done to create a transport system for all

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Lib Dems members rebuff leadership with vote to keep housebuilding targets

Overwhelming conference vote defies Ed Davey strategy of reshaping policy to court wavering Tory voters

The Independent UK

Lib Dems defy leader by voting for housebuilding target – as Farron booed for calling it ‘Thatcherism’

Lib Dem London mayoral candidate Rob Blackie lashed out at Farron in major rift

The Guardian - UK

Lib Dems would double shared parental pay and increase leave

Munira Wilson told party’s conference many men could not afford to spend time with their babies

The Independent UK

Statutory shared parental pay would be doubled under Lib Dem proposals

New parents are currently eligible for 37 weeks of shared paid leave, which the party wants to extend to 46 weeks.

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The Guardian - UK

Tory peers could stop Gove’s plan to relax pollution rules in England

Zac Goldsmith and a former No 10 adviser back Lords rebellion that hopes to maintain river protections

The Independent UK

Drivers delayed by increasing number of roadworks caused by water leaks – data

The total number of roadworks caused by leaks since January 2020 was 208,407, according to analysis by the Lib Dems.

Evening Standard

Ban sewage discharges over Bank Holiday weekend – Lib Dems

The Environment Agency has no record of sewage discharges during July and August

The Independent UK

Sewage puts a quarter of people off swimming in the sea

It comes after environment secretary Therese Coffey told MPs earlier this month that it was cheaper for water companies to pay a fine than to deal with problem

The Guardian - UK

Calls for inquiry into appointments of Ofwat chairs past and present

Campaigners raise concerns about water industry links as Lib Dems say watchdog should be abolished

The Guardian - UK

Behold Waterstones Dad – and hurrah for Britain’s new demographic stereotype

The latest slicing of social segments is a floating voter and a welcome addition to the merry-go-round of political life, writes Andrew Anthony

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Water firm to pay shareholders £300m despite anger over leaks and pollution

United Utilities accused of ‘making mockery’ by raising dividend in face of sewage spills and continuing leakages

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