Farming leaders ask Treasury to 'listen' and 'work with them to find solutions' ahead of meeting

All four UK farming unions and member organisations from across the sector are due to meet with Treasury officials on February 18 to discuss the Government's proposed changes to Inheritance Tax

Rachael Brown
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Farming leaders ask Treasury to 'listen' and 'work with them to find solutions' ahead of meeting

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