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Farming Matters: Phil Latham - "Will inheritance tax relief be lost for farming businesses? If so, it will devastate the succession plans for many families"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Dairy farmer and equestrian centre owner in Cheshire - Phil Latham

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Farming Matters: Phil Latham - "Will inheritance tax relief be lost for farming businesses? If so, it will devastate the succession plans for many families"

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