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House of Lords Sub-Committee opens inquiry on reforming Inheritance Tax

The House of Lords' Finance Bill Sub-Committee is seeking views from farmers and rural businesses on the administration and implementation of Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief

Chris Brayford
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Lord Liddle, chair of the Finance Bill Sub-Committee, said: "To inform our work we want to hear from as broad a range of people and organisations as possible." Is this a moment to change hearts and minds in Government on reforming Inheritance Tax?
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Lord Liddle, chair of the Finance Bill Sub-Committee, said: "To inform our work we want to hear from as broad a range of people and organisations as possible." Is this a moment to change hearts and minds in Government on reforming Inheritance Tax?

Farmers and rural businesses have been urged to provide evidence of how they could be affected by Chancellor Rachel Reeves' 2024 Autumn Budget changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business...

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