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NFU Scotland president Andrew Connon has called for IHT to be paused
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NFU Scotland president Andrew Connon has called for IHT to be paused

NFU Scotland has urged the UK Government to immediately pause proposed changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) until the newly launched review into farm profitability is complete. Issuing a letter to Chancellor...

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