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Farming Matters: "The sector is already struggling. This IHT legislation risks being the final straw for some"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: James Farrell, head of rural consultancy, Knight Frank

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Farming Matters: "The sector is already struggling. This IHT legislation risks being the final straw for some"

In keeping with a now-familiar pattern of sudden and short-sighted announcements, the Government has this week published draft legislation confirming its planned reforms to Agricultural Property Relief...

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