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Inheritance Tax Changes: what farmers really need to know

Farm Life

Inheritance Tax Changes: what farmers really need to know

John Tunnard, inheritance disputes partner at legal firm Shakespeare Martineau, answers some of the most frequently asked questions from farmers and shares expert advice

clock 07 June 2025 • 4 min read
Gov accused of 'hiding' after refusing to provide figures on IHT alternative

Politics

Gov accused of 'hiding' after refusing to provide figures on IHT alternative

The CLA demands answers following the Treasury's refusal to consider a 'clawback' option

clock 20 May 2025 • 2 min read
MPs issue plea for 12-month IHT delay to protect 'vulnerable farmers'

Politics

MPs issue plea for 12-month IHT delay to protect 'vulnerable farmers'

New report says Labour must 'rebuild trust' following series of policy shocks

clock 16 May 2025 • 2 min read
Labour must reconsider 'ill-thought' IHT farming policy after May 2025 local election setback

Politics

Labour must reconsider 'ill-thought' IHT farming policy after May 2025 local election setback

The Tenant Farmers Association said the May 2025 local election results should serve as a warning to Labour that the party could lose rural seats at the next General Election if they do not change tack on changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT)

clock 06 May 2025 • 5 min read
NFUS urges Chancellor to pause IHT changes until profitability review is complete

Politics

NFUS urges Chancellor to pause IHT changes until profitability review is complete

President welcomes Baroness Minette Batters' appointment but says Budget plans 'undermine its credibility'

clock 26 April 2025 • 2 min read
Farming Matters: Ben Aveling - "It's time farmers are paid fairly, as this is truly the only way to save British farms, especially if the Inheritance Tax holds firm"

Farm Business

Farming Matters: Ben Aveling - "It's time farmers are paid fairly, as this is truly the only way to save British farms, especially if the Inheritance Tax holds firm"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Farmer and meat retailer from Towcester, Northamptonshire - Ben Aveling

clock 15 March 2025 • 4 min read
Labour MP Steve Witherden on IHT: "I asked the Treasury to raise the threshold to target the tax-dodging multinationals... there is still time for this to be put right"

Politics

Labour MP Steve Witherden on IHT: "I asked the Treasury to raise the threshold to target the tax-dodging multinationals... there is still time for this to be put right"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Steve Witherden, Labour MP for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr

clock 24 February 2025 • 3 min read
Farmers urged to join Pancake Day Rally as march is planned for central London

Farm Life

Farmers urged to join Pancake Day Rally as march is planned for central London

Thousands set to descend on capital in latest protest against Inheritance Tax

clock 21 February 2025 • 2 min read
Farmers take fight for survival to Whitehall: "If farming goes down, everything goes down with it"

Politics

Farmers take fight for survival to Whitehall: "If farming goes down, everything goes down with it"

Thousands of farmers made their voices heard in the capital in protest of the Chancellor's proposed changes to Inheritance Tax

clock 10 February 2025 • 4 min read
TFA sets out document to help Gov 'finesse' IHT plans

Politics

TFA sets out document to help Gov 'finesse' IHT plans

Chief executive says while farmers realise there will be no U-turn, steps can be taken to minimise damage

clock 09 February 2025 • 2 min read