Glue traps and snares illegal in Wales from next week

From October 17, the use of snares and glue traps will be made illegal in Wales to 'prevent indiscriminate suffering to animals.' The Welsh Government appreciate rodent control is essential, but said there are 鈥榤ore humane and targeted methods available'

Chief Reporter

10 October 2023 鈥� 1 min read

The first total ban on the use of snares and glue traps in the UK will come into force this autumn in Wales. Rural Affairs Minister, Lesley Griffiths confirmed from October 17, the use of snares and...

Pippa Middleton case shows how landowners can reduce risk of prescriptive rights of way

Esther Woolford, Clarke Willmott, says the dispute between Pippa Middleton, her husband James Matthews and the West Berkshire Ramblers had arisen over so-called prescriptive rights of way

Alex Black

19 September 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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Partner Insight: Agricultural Inheritance Tax 鈥� some options to consider

Following the Autumn budget, far-reaching reforms to agricultural and business property relief are proposed, leaving families and their assets exposed to Inheritance Tax ("IHT"). Howden Rural take a look at the options.

Howden Rural

29 October 2025 鈥� 7 min read

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Inspections must carry a duty of care for farmers' mental health

Rita Poulson speaks out after Ofsted's announcement it would replace one-worded grading system with five-point report card

Rachael Brown

04 February 2025 鈥� 2 min read

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