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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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North West & North Wales Regional Final Results – Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition 2026

by | 31st March 2026 | Institute News | 0 Comments

Well done to all of this year’s North West & North Wales Branch Regional Finalists of the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition. The Regional Final was kindly hosted by  Astley Hall in Chorley on 28th March. Representing the branch at the Grand Final...
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Northern Regional Final Results – Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition 2026

by | 30th March 2026 | Institute News | 0 Comments

We’re delighted to announce that Lauren Moore, Askham Bryan College is the winner of the Young Horticulturist of the Year – Northern Regional Final, held at Thorp Perrow Arboretum! Lauren will go on to represent the Northern region at the Young Horticulturist of the...
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Ireland Regional Final Results – Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition 2026

by | 27th March 2026 | Institute News | 0 Comments

Congratulations to all competitors in the Ireland Branch Regional Final of the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition, hosted at CAFRE Greenmount College, Antrim on 25th March 2026. Going through to the Grand Final in May is Chélirs Brecq from SETU/Teagasc...
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UK – SPS agreement: preparing your business

by | 25th March 2026 | Institute News | 0 Comments

The UK government is working toward a mid-2027 start date for the new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the European Union.  Click this link for further details.
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England – Land Use Framework

by | 25th March 2026 | Institute News | 0 Comments

The first Land Use Framework for England has recently been published. It sets out how we can use our land more effectively, a plan for delivering food security and nature restoration alongside clean energy and new homes. The Framework has 3 sections:  a vision for...
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England – Local skills plan

by | 25th March 2026 | Institute News | 0 Comments

Local Skills Plans are being updated across England, it is important that industry professionals and employers highlight horticulture as a priority sector.  Skills England have recently asked all counties in England to develop the 2026-2029 Local Skills Improvement...
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