Agricultural Property Relief changes brings rural mental health into focus

In a debate led by Conservative MP for Chester South and Eddisbury, Aphra Brandreth, she said the cause of stress for farmers, particularly more recently, has been Government policy

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
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Agricultural Property Relief changes brings rural mental health into focus

The impact of Government changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) will be felt across the farming community and is an 'extra blow' to a sector that is already 'struggling' with its mental health...

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