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Chris Brayford

Chris Brayford

News and Business Reporter

Articles by Chris Brayford

Report highlights need for 'full' consultation on IHT changes

Politics

Report highlights need for 'full' consultation on IHT changes

Should the Government heed calls from politicians and farmers to pause IHT changes until 2027 and hold a full consultation with the sector?

clock 02 February 2026 • 6 min read
Yorkshire chef shows appreciation of farmers with discount at Michelin-starred restaurant

Farm Life

Yorkshire chef shows appreciation of farmers with discount at Michelin-starred restaurant

The Abbey Inn, Byland is offering farmers an exclusive discount at the Yorkshire restaurant in February to recognise the contribution and value of British farming

clock 01 February 2026 • 1 min read
Rural churches bemoan Gov's 'worship tax' catch in new fund

Farm Life

Rural churches bemoan Gov's 'worship tax' catch in new fund

Could rural and farming landscapes alter significantly without churches?

clock 31 January 2026 • 3 min read
'We will not go away' - Farmers take supermarket blockades into fourth consecutive week

Politics

'We will not go away' - Farmers take supermarket blockades into fourth consecutive week

Farmers held protests at supermarket distribution centres in Leicestershire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Co Londonderry to urge retail bosses for fairness and transparency on pay and food standards

clock 30 January 2026 • 4 min read
Heather burning ban review refused by the High Court

Politics

Heather burning ban review refused by the High Court

Could farmers lose one of the best tools at their disposal to tackle wildfires?

clock 30 January 2026 • 2 min read
Police defends probe into farm burglary which turned into welfare check

Rural crime

Police defends probe into farm burglary which turned into welfare check

Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake said it was disgraceful that an investigation into an on-farm burglary turned into a welfare issue after officers found 'sticky', 'dirty' and 'strong odours' emanating from the farmhouse

clock 29 January 2026 • 4 min read
EXCLUSIVE - Caroline Voaden: "If we undermine British farming, we undermine our ability to feed the nation"

Politics

EXCLUSIVE - Caroline Voaden: "If we undermine British farming, we undermine our ability to feed the nation"

South Devon MP Caroline Voaden writes on why the Government's recent uplift to Inheritance Tax thresholds still fails to scratch the surface for family farms

clock 29 January 2026 • 3 min read
Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign ended after IHT uplift, NFU confirms

Politics

Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign ended after IHT uplift, NFU confirms

The Government's uplift to IHT thresholds in December was the conclusion of NFU's 14 month campaign to stop the family farm tax. Should farmers still be campaigning to reverse the policy in full?

clock 28 January 2026 • 4 min read
Young Farmer Focus – Lewis Thomas: "I am proud to give back to the people and places that supported me"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus – Lewis Thomas: "I am proud to give back to the people and places that supported me"

Lewis Thomas, 17, is owner of Chickwood Poultry. He is from Coed Cyw Fawr Farm in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire

clock 28 January 2026 • 2 min read
Countryside 'aggrieved' by withdrawal of rate relief support for deer and shooting businesses

Farm Life

Countryside 'aggrieved' by withdrawal of rate relief support for deer and shooting businesses

Rates could increase by 75% over the next three years if shooting and deer business relief is taken away

clock 25 January 2026 • 3 min read
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