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Defra stands defiant as demands for IHT delay grow

Department says its commitment to farmers remains 'steadfast' but there will be no change to Budget reforms

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NFU president Tom Bradshaw has thanked the Efra Committee for it continued scrutiy of Government's 'cruel' family farm tax
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NFU president Tom Bradshaw has thanked the Efra Committee for it continued scrutiy of Government's 'cruel' family farm tax

Defra has been forced once again to defend the Government's Inheritance Tax policies amid a rising tide of pressure from MPs and farming industry bodies all calling for a 12-month pause on its plans...

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