Family Farms

A Government analyst has been recognised for his work which could see Inheritance Tax reliefs taken away from family farms businesses next year. However, farmers said they feel the award was an insult to rural communities

Will MPs stand up for farmers before legislation receives Royal Assent?

Defra Secretary Steve Reed said British farming has a bright future, but can Labour overcome IHT's burden on generational family farms?

Law firm Wedlake Bell said Inheritance Tax changes could also penalise vulnerable families and those without the means to undertake complex estate planning

Knight Frank said it is 'disheartening' that APR and BPR, which were Labour-originated reliefs introduced during periods of national economic stress to help family businesses, could now be taken away from farmers

The Government said changes to Inheritance Tax is not expected to have a 'material impact' on food security, contradicting the concerns raised by farmers and the wider industry

Family labour drives the management of an Ayrshire dairy herd on the North Solway Coast in South West Scotland

With a passion for ensuring the family business survives, Andrew and Cath Ladds have expanded the farm so the next generation can continue its legacy

The Royal Countryside Fund has been supporting rural communities for the last 15 years and continues to do so as farmers navigate their way through a changing industry

John Tunnard, inheritance disputes partner at legal firm Shakespeare Martineau, answers some of the most frequently asked questions from farmers and shares expert advice