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Farmers feel like they are 'failing' next generation over IHT fears

Graham Miles, bishop's agricultural chaplain for Suffolk, said he has dealt with six incidents over the past year where farmers have taken their own life due to Inheritance Tax changes

Chris Brayford
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Graham Miles, bishop's agricultural chaplain for Suffolk, said: "I have had farmers come up to me and say their families would be better off if they were not here. Now for me, alarm bells are ringing."
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Graham Miles, bishop's agricultural chaplain for Suffolk, said: "I have had farmers come up to me and say their families would be better off if they were not here. Now for me, alarm bells are ringing."

Upcoming changes to Inheritance Tax has reduced farmers to feeling like they are letting down their sons, daughters and the next generation of farmers. Graham Miles, bishop's agricultural chaplain for...

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