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Farmers warned any change to IHT proposals could mean Defra budget cuts

The industry has called for commitment to axe the family farm tax as rumours swirl around a potential Government climb down

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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Fears Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds could offset a rethink on IHT with a cut to the Defra farming budget
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Fears Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds could offset a rethink on IHT with a cut to the Defra farming budget

A climb down on Inheritance Tax (IHT) could mean cuts to the farming budget, industry leaders have warned. Liberal Democrat food and farming spokesperson Tim Farron said while the arrival of former...

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