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Isabel Davies

London

Agricultural Journalist at Farmers Weekly

Director of The Operative Word Limited at Freelance

Agricultural journalist at Farmers Weekly for more than 16 years. Freelance from Feb 2015. Tweeted as @farmersweekly from 2008 -2015. [email protected]

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  • 1 month ago | fwi.co.uk | Isabel Davies

    Farm-based holiday providers are dealing with a significant shift in market dynamics because of a combination of tax and regulatory reforms, and a change in the shape of demand. Short staycations booked at late notice are expected to be the trip of choice, mirroring the pattern of demand for holiday accommodation seen last year.

  • Dec 2, 2024 | gamesindustry.biz | Isabel Davies

    Between 2012 and 2015, when free-to-play mobile games were hitting their stride, European regulatory interest was at its peak. The UK's Advertising Standards Authority was frequently ruling against the marketing of 'free games', the EU's CPC Network published its common position on consumer protection in online games, and a case around the direct exhortation of children in Runes of Magic reached German's highest civil court.

  • Oct 31, 2024 | birminghamworld.uk | Isabel Davies

    Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowLiteracy charity Chapter One has launched its unique Online Reading Volunteers Programme in primary schools in the Birmingham and Solihull area. Children have started receiving weekly online reading sessions from volunteers employed by local and national businesses.

  • Oct 18, 2024 | fwi.co.uk | Isabel Davies

    Farmers, their families and employees are advised to check for any gaps in their National Insurance (NI) record, as voluntarily paying to fill these may increase their state pension. Rachel Coates of Cumbria-based accountant Dodd & Co says taxpayers have until 5 April 2025 to fill in any gaps dating back to April 2006.

  • Oct 2, 2024 | fwi.co.uk | Isabel Davies

    The UK’s carbon markets are growing, but there is confusion around the principles. Farmers Weekly asks CLA adviser Matthew Doran how they work. See also: Mineral rights – what farmers need to knowAt a time when the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) is being phased out and input costs have gone up, carbon markets can offer farmers an alternative income for removing carbon from the atmosphere and storing it.

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Isabel Davies
Isabel Davies @Isabeld
14 Feb 24

RT @Henry_Ward91: Flood update: Im at the end of my tether! We are now protecting a EA flood storage area. @wheat_daddy @_RobbieMoore @Edwa…

Isabel Davies
Isabel Davies @Isabeld
28 Feb 23

Such sad news to hear about Ian Potter. Over the years I've interviewed him numerous times about the dairy sector or BPS entitlements and I always appreciated his candour.

Isabel Davies
Isabel Davies @Isabeld
6 Dec 22

RT @Oxtale: Let's talk turkey. 1. Free range farms now have MANY unsold turkeys due to media stories of shortages 2. Bird flu is NOT a risk…