Sir Keir Starmer has significantly revised Labour’s approach to inheritance tax on farming estates following sustained opposition from rural voters and industry leaders. Under the new measure, the threshold for
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Ministers are weighing up significant changes to inheritance tax relief for farmers as next month’s budget approaches, following sustained criticism of chancellor Rachel Reeves’ controversial proposals unveiled last year. Farmers
England has endured its second-worst harvest since records began in 1984, amplifying serious concerns over both the resilience and future of British agriculture. New government data confirms that farmers reaped
On the slopes above Port William in Dumfries and Galloway herds of 1200 Holstein Jersey cross cows graze year round thanks to the mild climate shaped by the Gulf Stream.
Britain’s ambitious 5G rollout faces a significant roadblock as rural landowners and farmers threaten to withdraw support for hosting mobile masts, following dramatic rent reductions imposed by telecom operators. Reports
A record number of British agricultural businesses have shuttered operations in the past year following the government’s decision to reduce inheritance tax relief for farming families. Data from the Office
A group of influential MPs has called on the government to delay controversial plans to change inheritance tax rules for farmers, allowing more time for consultation and better policy formulation.
The traditional landscape of Westminster has transformed in recent months, with tractors and wellington-clad farmers replacing the usual sight of black cabs and suited professionals. The agricultural community’s mounting frustration
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has proposed a temporary inheritance tax holiday for farmers, addressing concerns over recent government changes to agricultural taxation. This recommendation comes in response to
The British government is contemplating significant modifications to inheritance tax (IHT) regulations for farmers aged 80 and above, marking a potential shift in policy following intense protests in Westminster this
The British government is contemplating significant modifications to inheritance tax rules for farmers aged 80 and above, marking a potential retreat from controversial reforms announced in October. This development emerges
The introduction of post-Brexit border rules on 30 April has led to significant delays in seed imports from the EU, causing concern among UK vegetable growers. The British Tomato Growers’
