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Farmers prepare huge North East rally amid anger over IHT reforms
Farmers from across the North East are preparing to bring central Newcastle to a standstill on Sunday 23 November, as a tractor rally led by…
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Growers face production cuts as vital aid scheme ends, MPs warn
MPs from across the political spectrum have warned the government not to “abandon British growers”, urging ministers to act before the Fruit and…
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Union writes to every MP in urgent plea over 'family farm tax' threat
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has issued what it calls an unprecedented warning to MPs, urging them to rethink planned inheritance tax reforms that the…
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Defra targets food inflation with new plans amid concerns over farm costs
The government is stepping up its efforts to curb rising food bills and support farmers, announcing new measures it says will help reduce costs for…
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Gavin Lane takes helm at CLA with pledge to unlock rural growth
Britain’s rural economy is brimming with untapped potential despite mounting short-term pressures, according to Gavin Lane, the new president of the…
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Westminster confronted by NI farmers fighting to save family farms
Northern Ireland farmers have taken their fight to Westminster, warning MPs that proposed inheritance tax reforms would devastate family farms and…
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Tax experts warn IHT reforms will hit farmers and families hardest
Specialists in wealth management and inheritance law are urging the government to rethink its tax plans, warning they could unleash financial…
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Industry unites: 100+ groups press prime minister to scrap farm tax plan
Pressure is intensifying on the government to rethink its planned overhaul of inheritance tax on family farms, with more than 100 organisations…
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Farmers and Labour MPs unite in last-ditch fight to stop 'family farm tax'
Farmers and Labour MPs have issued a fierce last-minute warning to ministers, demanding urgent changes to the proposed “family farm tax” amid…
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Carter Jonas warns budget could 'erode profitability' across rural economy
Farmers and landowners are bracing for fresh financial pressure as the chancellor’s autumn budget approaches, with rural advisers warning that…
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