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flag The UK plans to ban trail hunting in 2026 over animal welfare concerns, sparking rural backlash.

flag The UK government plans to consult on banning trail hunting in early 2026, citing animal welfare and preventing illegal foxhunting, despite backlash from rural groups like the Countryside Alliance, which argues the move harms traditions and the rural economy. flag A December 2024 poll found only 36% of Britons believe the Labour government cares about rural areas, with 76% saying urban issues are prioritized. flag Defra defends the policy, noting public support and recent reforms like increased inheritance tax thresholds to £2.5 million, a reversal after farm closures and farmer distress linked to earlier tax plans. flag Tensions persist over rural representation and trust in government.

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