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Horticulture Industry Unites to Urge VAT Removal on Sunscreen for Outdoor Workers

by | 11th June 2025 | Institute News | 0 Comments

A coalition of leading horticulture and landscape industry organisations has today announced the submission of a joint letter to the UK Government, calling for the removal of VAT on SPF 30+ sunscreen. The letter follows a revealing survey by the Chartered Institute of...
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The Horticulturist – Vol. 34 No. 3 – Autumn 2025

by | 16th December 2025 | Institute News | 0 Comments

The Autumn 2025 publication of The Horticulturist is out now for all members. View the preview of what’s inside this edition here. The full issue can be viewed in the Members Portal.
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Destination USA!

by | 12th December 2025 | Institute News | 0 Comments

A fully funded year in the USA for British student horticulturists. The Royal Horticultural Society, in collaboration with the Garden Club of America & Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania, is offering the exciting opportunity of a 12-month practical internship in...
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Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax

by | 3rd December 2025 | Institute News | 0 Comments

From 6 April 2026, sole traders and landlords with a turnover above £50,000 will be required to comply with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.To help you prepare for the upcoming changes, HMRC has produced a range of free resources: Watch webinars and video guides:...
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Outstanding Horticultural Students Recognised

by | 2nd December 2025 | Institute News | 0 Comments

The Chartered Institute of Horticulture (CIH) has awarded the Pam Pointer Awards for Best Student 2025 to Harry Bulmer, Sarah Carleton, Chris Green, Samantha Oleksy, and Donna Sutton. The award celebrates outstanding practical and academic achievements of students...
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Have Your Say on the Future of Horticulture and Landscape Apprenticeships

by | 10th October 2025 | Institute News | 0 Comments

The Horticulture and Landscaping Apprenticeship Trailblazer Group is a partnership of over 50 employers, trade associations, and educators. Together, we develop, refine, promote, and support horticulture and landscaping apprenticeships.  We are conducting surveys...
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UK – The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) conducting an update to the Government Buying Standards (GBS)

by | 2nd October 2025 | Institute News | 0 Comments

The GBS set mandatory minimum and best practice standards for central government departments and the wider public sector to use in tender requirements and contract terms. The GBS update covers 11 categories of procurement spend.  Defra welcome your views on the...
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Destination USA!

Destination USA!

by | 12 December 2025

A fully funded year in the USA for British student horticulturists. The Royal Horticultural Society, in collaboration with the Garden Club of America & Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania, is offering the exciting opportunity of a 12-month practical internship in...

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Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax

by | 3 December 2025

From 6 April 2026, sole traders and landlords with a turnover above £50,000 will be required to comply with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.To help you prepare for the upcoming changes, HMRC has produced a range of free resources: Watch webinars and video guides:...

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Outstanding Horticultural Students Recognised

Outstanding Horticultural Students Recognised

by | 2 December 2025

The Chartered Institute of Horticulture (CIH) has awarded the Pam Pointer Awards for Best Student 2025 to Harry Bulmer, Sarah Carleton, Chris Green, Samantha Oleksy, and Donna Sutton. The award celebrates outstanding practical and academic achievements of students...

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