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French farmers threaten 'chaos' over proposed EU-Mercosur deal

World - Yahoo News - 9 hours ago

Listen: Farmer v Starmer

And, Ukraine uses US long range missiles inside Russian territory for first time.

Farmers protest as Starmer defends Budget

Protesters opposing changes to inheritance tax for farms gather outside the Welsh Labour conference.

Thousands of farmers protest against inheritance tax changes

There has been outcry from many farmers after changes to inheritance tax for farms announced in the Budget.

Inheritance tax reforms to hit business owners and farmers

Tax relief to be capped on assets worth more than £1mn

World - Financial Times - October 30

Farmers 'betrayed' by £1m inheritance tax relief cap

Changes announced to inheritance tax rules could see the end of small family farms, warns the NFU.

As Famine Stalks Gaza, Farmers Lament Their Many Losses

After more than a year of war, farmers have lost land, equipment and sometimes their lives.

World - The New York Times - November 1

British farmers have nothing left to give

The Budget’s new IHT measures demonstrate a profound misunderstanding of how our agriculture works

World - Financial Times - November 3

Farmers gather for protest over tax changes

Thousands packed into the Eikon Exhibition Centre to protest against planned changes to inheritance tax on family farms.

Thousands of farmers protest in London against tax changes

Union leader tells rally inheritance tax reforms are ‘kick in the teeth’ for the struggling sector

World - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

Trump threatens Mexico with tariffs

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump threatens tariffs on Mexico over border crossings Former President Trump on ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

RFK Jr. threatens America’s health

Kennedy is prepared to gut the National Institutes of Health, which is the largest funder of health research in the world, by immediately replacing experienced and qualified workers with his own ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

Bavarian tradition honors St. Leonhard, patron saint of farmers, horses and livestock

Farmers and their horses have walked in a colorful parade through the small Bavarian town of Warngau to honor their patron saint, St. Leonhard

World - ABC News - October 28

Farmers with assets over £1mn hit by inheritance tax reforms

Industry counters that Budget cap will hammer agricultural businesses that are asset-rich but cash-poor

World - Financial Times - October 30

‘Not just a museum’: Kenya’s seed bank offers unexpected lifeline for farmers

Set up to conserve traditional seeds, the Genetic Resources Research Institute is now helping smallholders diversify with crops resilient to the rapid changes in climate. On a winding road in the ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Farmers lose sleep over Budget inheritance tax crackdown

Reforms will put emphasis on early succession planning for agricultural estates

World - Financial Times - November 2

Trump rages at Iowa poll: ‘No President has done more for FARMERS’

Former President Trump raged in a post online after a shocking Iowa poll found Vice President Harris leading in the state. “No President has done more for FARMERS, and the Great State of Iowa, than ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

U.S. Farmers Brace for New Trump Trade Wars Amid Tariff Threats

Despite their concerns, some farm operators still support the former president and prefer his overall economic plan.

Business - The New York Times - November 4

Climate crisis leaves European farmers vulnerable to far right, say campaigners

Populist groups capitalising on costly environmental policies that affect farmers by offering them support. What are farmers in the EU required to do to protect the environment? The painful ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

U.S. Farmers Brace for Hit to China Exports Under Trump

The President-elect’s promised tariffs on Chinese imports will be met with retaliatory duties on American imports, which have hit the agricultural sector hard since 2018.

Business - Inc. - November 7

French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal that will increase South American imports

French farmers have protested against a trade deal that would increase agricultural imports from South America, saying it hurt their livelihoods

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

First minister 'calm down' plea on farm tax row

Wales' first minister says only a "tiny proportion" of farms in Wales hit by inheritance changes.

Farmers should 'look calmly' at controversial tax plans, says minister

Daniel Zeichner insists the "vast majority of farmers" will not be affected by inheritance tax plans.

Chris Mason: Labour facing test from farmers who feel let down by inheritance tax plan

Starmer's farmer-alarmer in the Budget could crystalise anger over ministers’ perceived ignorance about agricultural life.

French farmers mobilize for protests over EU-Mercosur trade deal

French farmers are mobilizing for widespread protests Monday, targeting the controversial EU-Mercosur trade agreement

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Tractor-driving French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

U.K. Farmers Protest in London Over Inheritance Tax Change

Farms worth more than about $1.3 million will face an estate tax from 2026, ending a previous exemption and prompting anger in some rural communities.

World - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

The funding crisis threatening England’s special needs education

Cost of specialist school places is placing huge financial strain on cash-strapped councils

World - Financial Times - October 21

Trump threatens to use the military against the ‘enemy within’

For Trump, strongman rhetoric and tactics are the first resort.

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Walmart and Amazon threaten US drugstores in prescription delivery

Launch of same-day services adds to pressure on struggling pharmacy chains such as CVS and Walgreens

Business - Financial Times - October 22

The many ways Donald Trump threatens American prosperity

Whatever errors the Biden administration may have made pale in significance to the damage Trump’s harebrained economic plans would do.

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Policymakers warn protectionism threatens global economic recovery

Officials fear rules-based order is under threat as race for US presidency enters final days

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Man Sentenced for Threatening Fani Willis With Racist Calls

Ms. Willis spoke of the fear she felt after a man made “vile” calls targeting her and another Black official in Georgia. The man was sentenced to almost two years in prison.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Volkswagen Profit Shrinks as Unions Threaten Strike

Germany’s biggest automaker said its profit dropped 42 percent in the third quarter, as union leaders warned that workers were ready to walk out over a wage dispute.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Iranian Officials Threaten Retaliation for Israeli Strikes

It was unclear how or when Iran plans to respond, or whether the rhetoric could be bluster. Iranian officials had downplayed the damage of Israel’s last attack.

World - The New York Times - October 31

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