Rachel Reeves

Pressure continues to mount on the Prime Minister and Chancellor Rachel Reeves to consult with farmers on the Autumn Budget

NFU Mutual said farmers who die after age 75 could see a total tax charge of 67% following the Autumn Budget, with pensions set to be included in the Inheritance Tax calculation from April 2027

New supermarket protest seeks to win public support for issues facing farming industry

Ms Reeves' 'tough decisions' to fix the 'black hole' in the economy have been met with a backlash from farmers who fear the family farm tax could end small family farms

Defra Secretary Steve Reed is 'out of touch' and 'it will take years to rebuild confidence in Government', says protest organiser

Steve Reed uses Oxford Farming Conference to unveil Labour's long-term vision for agriculture

Protest groups urge farmers to join day of action to 'educate' shoppers on value of British food

Farmers in Yorkshire vow to continue fight to stop Labour's family farm tax

Even families in Ambridge will face the fallout of Rachel Reeves' Budget

Weather woes and the fallout from the Budget dominated the past 12 months as farmers prepare to welcome 2025