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Farming series The Archers 'misunderstands' IHT's impact on farmers

Law firm Blake Morgan has provided its thoughts on how the BBC drama has tackled Inheritance Tax changes for farmers

Chris Brayford
clock • 3 min read
Blake Morgan said The Archers' portrayal of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' proposed Autumn Budget changes to inherited agricultural assets has illustrated 'common misconceptions'and 'misunderstandings' of how farming families could be affected by the changes in the future. (Pic: Cast of The Archers during recording)
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Blake Morgan said The Archers' portrayal of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' proposed Autumn Budget changes to inherited agricultural assets has illustrated 'common misconceptions'and 'misunderstandings' of how farming families could be affected by the changes in the future. (Pic: Cast of The Archers during recording)

A rural and farming soap opera has 'misunderstood' how Inheritance Tax (IHT) changes could impact farmers, according to a law firm. Blake Morgan said The Archers' portrayal of Chancellor Rachel Reeves'...

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