Government warned of consequences of Inheritance Tax changes

In a Westminster Hall debate on October 17, MPs from rural constituencies laid out concerns for the future of family farms and food production if changes were to be made

Alex Black
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Government warned of consequences of Inheritance Tax changes

The Government has been warned to beware of the ‘unintended consequences' of changes to Inheritance Tax, as speculation continues changes will be made in this month's Budget. READ NOW: Defra announces...

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