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Co-op joins major retailers in urging Labour to 'look again' at IHT rules
The government has been told by Co-op to 'look again' at the impact of its controversial inheritance tax proposal on farming businesses. The retailer…
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Tesco and Lidl announce support for farmers amid IHT backlash
Tesco and Lidl have become the latest retailers to announce their support for farmers as backlash continues against the government's inheritance tax…
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Farmers rally against inheritance tax proposals in Cardiff
Farmers on NFU Cymru's Council have sent a strong message to the UK government that the Welsh farming industry remains strongly opposed to the IHT…
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Backlash as numerous councils continue to promote vegan diets
Rural campaigners have called on several councils to scrap their support for 'veganuary' and plant-based diets, and instead back local farmers of all…
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Injunction puts stop to 'unlawful' farmer protests at Morrisons sites
Morrisons has taken out an injunction following 'unlawful protests' by farmers earlier this month, in which a major depot was blocked by tractors…
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'Fundamental reset' needed of UK farm assurance, review concludes
The first UK-wide comprehensive review of farm assurance has called for a 'fundamental reset' in order to rebuild confidence amongst farmers. The…
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Asda becomes latest retailer to show solidarity with farmers over IHT
Asda has become the latest retailer to show solidarity with farmers as the industry continues to protest against the government's inheritance tax…
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Calls for IHT u-turn amid significant drop in Welsh farm incomes
The UK government has been told to scrap its controversial changes to inheritance tax following the release of figures which show a huge drop in farm…
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Tractors rally outside supermarkets over inheritance tax change
Hundreds of farmers across the UK have parked their tractors by supermarket doors to talk directly with the public about the 'family farm tax'…
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Secondary legislation for precision-bred crops welcomed by major project
The government’s commitment to deliver the secondary legislation required for farmers to grow precision-bred crops has been welcomed by a major…
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