APR reforms will ensure 'wealthier estates and most valuable farms' pay fair share, says Chancellor and Defra Secretary ahead of farming rally in Westminster

The reforms to Agricultural Property Relief will be used to 'invest in our schools and health services that farmers and families in rural communities rely on'

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Chief Reporter
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APR reforms will ensure 'wealthier estates and most valuable farms' pay fair share, says Chancellor and Defra Secretary ahead of farming rally in Westminster

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Defra Secretary Steve Reed said Agricultural Property Relief (APR) will ensure 'wealthier estates and most valuable farms pay their fare share'. Their joint messages comes...

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