Removal of Inheritance tax reliefs would be 'catastrophic betrayal' to farmers, says CLA

Ahead of next week's parliament-defining budget, speculation has been mounting about whether the Government will scrap or cap agricultural property relief (APR) and business property relief (BPR)

Rachael Brown
Lead Reporter
clock • 3 min read
Removal of Inheritance tax reliefs would be 'catastrophic betrayal' to farmers, says CLA

The CLA president Victoria Vyvyan has warned the Government if it 'rips the rug from under hard working farmers' and removes Inheritance Tax reliefs it would be a 'catastrophic betrayal'. Autumn Budget...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Politics

MPs sign up for food security debate
Politics

MPs sign up for food security debate

Efra chair and farmer Alistair Carmichael says Parliament must recognise 'stability and affordability of UK food supplies is no longer something we can take for granted'

Jane Thynne
Jane Thynne
clock 07 June 2026 • 2 min read
Labour MPs across Cumbria call on Treasury to change fertiliser tariffs
Politics

Labour MPs across Cumbria call on Treasury to change fertiliser tariffs

Following the Government's action to lower the cost of red diesel for farmers by slashing fuel duty, the MPs believe there is a strong case for building on that action by looking carefully at fertiliser tariffs

Mia Willemsen
Mia Willemsen
clock 05 June 2026 • 3 min read
Opinion: SFI update leaves plenty of questions unanswered
Politics

Opinion: SFI update leaves plenty of questions unanswered

The first application window for the Sustainable Farming Incentive opens for farmers in England at the end of the month

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 05 June 2026 • 2 min read