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Chancellor defends proposed changes to inheritance tax on farms

Rachel Reeves has defended her proposed reforms to inheritance tax on farms by claiming it is not “affordable” keep the current system. The Chancellor faced a backlash after using her first Budget to propose changing agricultural property relief ...

03 Nov 2024 at 13:28

Tension, anger and frustration ‘so tangible’ among farmers after Budget – NFU

The president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said he is “absolutely baffled” at the Government’s decision to “double down” on inheritance tax on farms. Tom Bradshaw, who is meeting Environment Secretary Steve Reed on Monday, said the ...

01 Nov 2024 at 15:33

Government urged to do right thing and reverse ‘family farm tax’

Angry farmers left reeling from Labour’s Budget are calling on the Government to quickly reverse what they are describing as an “awful” family farm tax. The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) said Britain’s farmers and growers will take part in a ...

01 Nov 2024 at 13:23

Inheritance tax reforms having ‘chilling effect’ on Scottish farming – Swinney

Inheritance tax reforms introduced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget are already having a “chilling effect” on farming and rural businesses in Scotland, John Swinney has said. Speaking ahead of an address at the AgriScot conference in ...

13 Nov 2024 at 00:01

Farmers’ inheritance tax figures are crystal clear, says Environment Secretary

The Environment Secretary has insisted the Government’s figures on the number of farmers impacted by rises in inheritance tax are “crystal clear”. Steve Reed remained adamant that “three quarters of farmers will pay nothing” as a ...

14 Nov 2024 at 11:59

Swinney gives ‘cast-iron’ guarantee to return £46m to farming sector

Scotland’s First Minister has given farmers a “cast-iron” guarantee to return £46 million taken from the agriculture budget to combat the cost-of-living crisis. The cash was taken in 2022 and 2023 as the country grappled with ...

13 Nov 2024 at 16:18

Row over changes to farming inheritance tax: key questions answered

Farmers are taking to the streets this week amid a furious backlash on changes to inheritance tax for farmers. Here are answers to some of the key questions. – What are the changes? Previously, farming businesses qualified ...

18 Nov 2024 at 16:26

Key questions answered on inheritance tax changes as farmers take to the streets

Farmers are taking to the streets on Tuesday amid a furious backlash on changes to inheritance tax for farmers. Here are answers to some of the key questions. – What are the changes? Previously, farming businesses ...

19 Nov 2024 at 00:01

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County Derry farmers urged to make their voice heard at overturn family farm tax rally

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is urging all farmers, landowners, and supporters of Northern Ireland’s agricultural community to join together at the UFU rally this Monday (November 18) at 7.30pm at the Eikon ...

15 Nov 2024 at 07:33

Many farmers ‘wrong’ about inheritance tax change, Environment Secretary says

Many farmers protesting over changes to inheritance tax are “wrong” about the policy, the Environment Secretary has said. Steve Reed rejected claims that the Government has underestimated how many will be ...

19 Nov 2024 at 20:01

Farmers ‘in it for the money’ because they need to make profit, says Steve Reed

Farmers ‘in it for the money’, says Steve Reed

Farmers are “in it for the money” because they are “businesses that need to make a profit”, the Environment Secretary has said. Steve Reed also accused the Conservatives of “posturing” while he took ...

19 Dec 2024 at 11:49

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Rural Support offers help to the farming community during challenging times

Every year brings its own challenges and 2024 is proving no different as farmers begin to grapple with changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) announced in the Autumn Budget. Farmers have ...

28 Nov 2024 at 10:33

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