51AVÊÓÆµ

Farmers' IHT fight continues as court told Gov 'acted unlawfully'

Tractors descend on Royal Courts of Justice as eleventh-hour campaign to halt family farm tax begins

clock • 3 min read
Farmers with James Austen, partner at legal company Collyer Bristow, representing the claimants at the Royal Courts of Justice
Image:

Farmers with James Austen, partner at legal company Collyer Bristow, representing the claimants at the Royal Courts of Justice

Farmers from across the UK came together today (March 17) for the start of what they hope will be a successful legal challenge to the Government's family farm tax proposals. An industry collective,...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on 51AVÊÓÆµLife

Farmers ready for High Court family farm tax battle

Farmers ready for High Court family farm tax battle

Industry collective Farmers and Businesses for Fair Tax Relief is seeking a Judicial Review following Government's 'late and limited' IHT consultation

clock 17 March 2026 • 2 min read
Letters: "Battersea's working cats are happiest in spacious, rural environments"

Letters: "Battersea's working cats are happiest in spacious, rural environments"

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, London, is appealing for rural homes for its independent 'working cats', who thrive in spacious, free-roaming environments rather than traditional domestic settings

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
clock 17 March 2026 • 2 min read
UK needs more agricultural co-ops, Labour MP says

UK needs more agricultural co-ops, Labour MP says

Does the UK need more farmer-owned co-operatives to help influence the country's food system?

Chris Brayford
clock 16 March 2026 • 2 min read