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Industry leaders suggest 'clawback' mechanism on Inheritance Tax – but Treasury shows no appetite for compromise

Farming groups including the NFU, CLA, Tenant Farmers Association and the Central Association for Agricultural Valuers met with the Treasury today

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
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Industry leaders suggest 'clawback' mechanism on Inheritance Tax – but Treasury shows no appetite for compromise

Industry groups have met with Treasury officials today to discuss potential changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) but reported there seemed to be no enthusiasm or appetite for compromise. NFU president Tom...

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