EFRA

"(Farmers) who are genuinely in ill health or don't believe that they will be able to live for seven years, may well decide they shouldn't be here in April 2026. No policy should ever be published which has that unintended side effect"

Howes Percival partner Stuart Maggs, said it was ‘disingenuous' to suggest the only people impacted by this policy are the ones having to pay tax, highlighting many farmers who will spend ‘thousands if not tens of thousands' on legal fees in response to the policy change

MPs will hold the first evidence session of this inquiry next week, scrutinising the potential impacts of proposed changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief

The committee said it wanted to ensure it is hearing from people and organisations that are affected by Defra's responsibilities

Minister urges industry to 'look behind the headlines' as he insists 73% of farmers will not be affected by tax changes

A new initiative is encouraging people to make a 'pledge' to show their backing for those facing challenges in the industry

The Efra Committee have called on the Government to place soil health on the 'same footing' as water and air quality within Government policy

Defra has confirmed it will be illegal to breed, sell, advertise, gift, exchange, and abandon XL bully dog or let them stray after December 31

Complex certification and high costs are blighting post-Brexit trade deals, say food industry leaders

EFRA Committee urged the Government to commit to an annual update on UK Food Security, as well as a Food Security Summit chaired by the Prime Minister