Farming groups welcome Efra report which seeks to delay family farm tax for 12 months

NFUS says findings vindicate union's position and demands Treasury take note

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TFA chief executive George Dunn has said the report shows the proposed IHT changes are 'not fit for purpose'
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TFA chief executive George Dunn has said the report shows the proposed IHT changes are 'not fit for purpose'

Farming groups have welcomed today's (May 16) report from the Efra Committee urging the Government to delay Inheritance Tax (IHT) changes for 12 months. Tenant Farmers' Association (TFA) chief executive...

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