Oxford Farming Conference: Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds says 'that is it' for IHT changes

Emma Reynolds told the Oxford Farming Conference there would be no more changes following the adjustments announced pre-Christmas

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Oxford Farming Conference: Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds says 'that is it' for IHT changes

Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds this morning made it clear the pre-Christmas change to the Inheritance Tax threshold was the end of the Government's concessions. Speaking to delegates at the Oxford Farming...

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