Farm Profitability Review must not 'ignore' Inheritance Tax woes, MP warns

For nearly 10 months, the farming sector has passionately been lobbying against Inheritance Tax changes and how it could impact their businesses. Will the Farm Profitability Review reflect those concerns?

Chris Brayford
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Baroness Minette Batters said she wants the review to provide meaningful recommendations to help farm profitability. Can she deliver?
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Baroness Minette Batters said she wants the review to provide meaningful recommendations to help farm profitability. Can she deliver?

A review into farm profitability must not underestimate the impact of Inheritance Tax changes in holding back the sector from 'innovation, growth and resilience', a rural politician has warned. Carla...

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