Which supermarkets are standing up for farmers over the family farm tax so far?

Supermarkets have joined forces to speak up for farmers and growers against the Government's proposed changes to Inheritance Tax

Rachael Brown
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The majority of UK supermarkets have now spoken out over the IHT row.
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The majority of UK supermarkets have now spoken out over the IHT row.

Over the last week, several supermarkets have spoken out over the changes to Inheritance Tax announced in the Chancellor's Autumn Budget, backing farmers' calls for a review and a consultation of the proposals...

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