Farmer fury – why are rural groups protesting against Autumn Budget inheritance tax changes?

Farmers are protesting against restrictions on agricultural property relief – here is how the changes affect rural communities and land investors

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Changes to inheritance tax (IHT) relief on farmland are among the most controversial policies to have been launched by the Labour government.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves used her Autumn Budget to slash agricultural property relief (APR) for inheritance tax, which farmers and rural groups warn will destroy family farms.

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Marc Shoffman
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Marc Shoffman is an award-winning freelance journalist specialising in business, personal finance and property. His work has appeared in print and online publications ranging from FT Business to The Times, Mail on Sunday and the i newspaper. He also co-presents the In For A Penny financial planning podcast.