51AVÊÓÆµ

IHT could lead to loss of Welsh language if farming families leave rural communities

Llyr Gruffydd, MS for North Wales, said Inheritance Tax changes could result in more young people moving away from rural areas, which would have an adverse impact on the Welsh language

Chris Brayford
clock • 4 min read
Plaid Cymru MS Llyr Gruffydd said: "Introducing the changes to Inheritance Tax would make it more difficult for young families to continue to farm or to stay in rural areas, and that would undermine the future of the language."
Image:

Plaid Cymru MS Llyr Gruffydd said: "Introducing the changes to Inheritance Tax would make it more difficult for young families to continue to farm or to stay in rural areas, and that would undermine the future of the language."

Rural communities could be drastically altered if young people decide to leave areas their families have farmed for centuries due to Inheritance Tax changes. Llyr Gruffydd, MS for North Wales, told...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Politics

'Facts are being ignored' - Countryside in uproar over plans to ban trail hunting

'Facts are being ignored' - Countryside in uproar over plans to ban trail hunting

Before Christmas, the Government announced plans to ban trail hunting as part of its new Animal Welfare Strategy. However, the Countryside Alliance said it will not give up the fight to save the activity which is deep-rooted in tradition and vital to the rural economy

Chris Brayford
clock 10 January 2026 • 7 min read
Government does not recognise farming's contribution, farmers say

Government does not recognise farming's contribution, farmers say

A Farmers Guardian survey has shown almost all farmers do not feel appreciated by the Government

clock 10 January 2026 • 2 min read
EU gives Mercosur deal the green light

EU gives Mercosur deal the green light

European Union states have backed the deal, despite opposition from France

Alex Black
clock 09 January 2026 • 2 min read