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

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...

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax went live on 6 April 2026.  Sole traders and landlords with a turnover of over £50K will need to start using it. To understand more about the new process, how it applies to you, choosing compatible software and how to sign up,...

UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement

On 19 May 2025, the UK government and the European Union (EU) agreed to pursue a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement.  This agreement covers the trade, production and movement of plants, animals and their products. View the detail of these changes here. UK...

The first meeting of the Farming and Food Partnership Board

On Wednesday 25 March, senior leaders from farming, food, retail and hospitality met for the inaugural Farming & Food Partnership Board (FFPB).  The joint government and industry board is building directly on Baroness Batters’ Farm Profitability Review,...

Level 5 Horticulture and Landscaping Technical Manager first cohort

Following years of development and work by the trailblazer group to get this standard up and running, the first cohort for the L5 Horticulture and Landscaping Technical Manager are enrolled  at the university of Lincoln.  Calling employers and potential...

Green Fingers on the Buzzers – finalists to battle it out in grand final of the Young Horticulturist of the Year competition

Eight of the country’s finest young horticulturists will battle it out at Rochdale Town Hall on Saturday 16 May in the grand final of the Young Horticulturist of the Year (YHOY) Competition. They have each won through earlier regional rounds to compete for the coveted...

Scotland Regional Final Results – Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition 2026

Congratulations to all competitors in the Scotland Branch Regional Final of the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition, hosted at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) on 11th April 2026. Going through to the Grand Final in May is Frank Cooke from...
UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement

UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement

On 19 May 2025, the UK government and the European Union (EU) agreed to pursue a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement.  This agreement covers the trade, production and movement of plants, animals and their products. View the detail of these changes here. UK...

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