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Defra had previously failed to confirm to Farmers Guardian if a meeting had taken place with NFYFC to discuss the possibility of ending discretionary funding for young farmers

Tax Policy Associates' Dan Neidle said Sir Keir had bought a seven acre field in Surrey for his parents to look after rescued donkeys in 1996. Mr Neidle said the field was likely placed in a life-interest trust, and the nature of the tax planning structure had the effect of keeping the field outside his parents’ estate for Inheritance Tax purposes

Could the Conservatives have won the General Election in 2024 had Kemi Badenoch been Leader of the party instead of Rishi Sunak?

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

Horsham MP John Milne said Government needs to work with farmers to deliver a rural development strategy which can help farming communities thrive instead of falling further behind urban areas

When British farmers have had enough and leave the UK, who will be there to replace them?

Farmers Guardian's Chris Brayford reflects on attending Reform UK's conference last week: "Reform sung all the right notes when it came to the sector's calls to end upcoming IHT reforms, but can the party deliver a comprehensive plan to help the sector thrive if elected at the next General Election?"

South Antrim MP Robin Swann writes on the importance of supporting Young Farmers, why young people are worried about Inheritance Tax, and why the PM’s recent reshuffle should give added impetus to reconsider and rethink current proposals

Is Labour pushing farmers into the hands of Nigel Farage and Reform UK with IHT changes?