Budget 2024: Land in ELMs eligible for Agriculture Property Relief but tax change on holiday lets is a blow

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveils a 'mixed bag' budget for farmers as General Election nears

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Head of News and Business
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has issued what many think will be the final budget before the General Election
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has issued what many think will be the final budget before the General Election

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has delivered a 'mixed bag' budget for farmers as it was announced Agricultural Property Relief will apply to the Government's Environmental Land Management schemes...

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