The webinar was organised in partnership with NFU Mutual
This unmissable webinar, sponsored by NFU Mutual unpicks the announcements made in the Chancellor's Autumn Budget and how they will impact your farming businesses. You hear from an expert panel who explain the changes made and how you should respond to help protect your farm's bottom line.
On behalf of NFU Mutual, we would just like to remind listeners that:
- The value of investments can rise or fall and you may get back less than you invested.
- Tax treatments depend on individual circumstances and may change in the future.
For more information, you can visit www.nfumutual.co.uk
Panellists
Sean McCann, chartered financial planner at NFU Mutual
Sean is a chartered financial planner with 30 years' experience advising farmers and business owners on Inheritance Tax and Pension planning.
Sean's advice is regularly featured in national media including the Times, Telegraph and Mail.
Stuart Maggs, head of tax and partner and Howes Percival
Stuart Maggs is a chartered tax adviser and head of tax and private client services at Howes Percival. He advises farming families, landed estates and business owners on inheritance tax, succession planning and estate management. He is recognised as a leading authority on the Government's changes to inheritance tax and, in 2024 gave evidence to Parliament's Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee on the impact of the changes on family farms.
Martin Williams, Herefordshire arable farmer
Martin is a farmer in Herefordshire on a mixed farm. He has been involved in farming advocacy for some time, through involvement with the AHDB Monitor Farm network, and more recently throughout the Inheritance Tax debates. He has been involved heavily in the discussion and the politics of the River Wye, and continues to champion agriculture in all forums.
Paul Tompkins, NFU deputy president
A Yorkshire dairy farmer, Paul Tompkins has built a reputation as a practical, forward‑looking voice for British agriculture.
Not from a farming background, Paul worked in the financial sector before meeting his wife and joining the family dairy business.
Farming as part of a family partnership in the Vale of York, he combines hands‑on experience running a large, modern dairy business with more than a decade representing producers at national level.
As a long‑serving member of the NFU Dairy Board, Paul helped navigate volatility in milk markets, environmental regulation and changing trade conditions, always arguing for policies that reward productive, resilient farm businesses.
Alongside his policy work, he is an active communicator, using media, events and on‑farm engagement to bridge the gap between farmers, industry and policymakers.
Paul was elected to the position of NFU deputy president in February 2026.
This webinar is organised in partnership with NFU Mutual
