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Tesco backs farmer-led rethink on IHT changes

Tesco has provided extra support to farmers in urging the Government to pause and consult immediately on Inheritance Tax changes

Chris Brayford
clock 鈥� 1 min read
A Tesco spokesperson told Farmers Guardian: 鈥淲hile the Government has moved on from its original position, we know proposed changes to Inheritance Tax relief still represent a major challenge to the future of UK farming businesses and their ability to invest. We continue to support a pause in the implementation of the policy while a detailed consultation is carried out to understand its impacts."
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A Tesco spokesperson told Farmers Guardian: 鈥淲hile the Government has moved on from its original position, we know proposed changes to Inheritance Tax relief still represent a major challenge to the future of UK farming businesses and their ability to invest. We continue to support a pause in the implementation of the policy while a detailed consultation is carried out to understand its impacts."

A retail behemoth has challenged the Government to hold a full consultation on Inheritance Tax changes following farmer-led protests at retail distribution centres. Tesco told Farmers Guardian this...

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