Spring Statement: Green groups and farmers urge Chancellor to protect sustainable farming budget

James Murray
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Coalition of over 50 environmental and farming groups calls on government to retain nature-friendly farming budget following controversial decision to suspend key subsidy scheme

Ahead of today's Spring Statement, the government is facing fresh calls from environmental and farming groups for it to protect the budget for nature-friendly farming schemes, amidst warnings any cuts...

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