Removal of Inheritance tax reliefs would be 'catastrophic betrayal' to farmers, says CLA

Ahead of next week's parliament-defining budget, speculation has been mounting about whether the Government will scrap or cap agricultural property relief (APR) and business property relief (BPR)

22 October 2024 鈥� 3 min read

The CLA president Victoria Vyvyan has warned the Government if it 'rips the rug from under hard working farmers' and removes Inheritance Tax reliefs it would be a 'catastrophic betrayal'. Autumn Budget...

Letters: "Together, we have helped protect the future of many family farms"

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Tom Bradshaw, NFU president, discusses the successful campaign to change proposed Inheritance Tax rules affecting family farms

Tom Bradshaw

13 January 2026 鈥� 1 min read

Politics

Parliament to debate 1 million-strong petition demanding an early general election

Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk MP John Lamont said one of the reasons why Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing pressure to call an early general election is because of the Government's treatment of farmers and the countryside with Inheritance Tax changes

Chris Brayford

12 January 2026 鈥� 2 min read

Politics

Farmland at risk from rapid solar expansion due to 'inconsistencies' in Environmental Impact Assessments

The Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) says there needs to be a balance between tackling energy security and the climate crisis, our need for food security and preserving biodiversity and natural habitats

Alex Black

12 January 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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