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Farming support available after Budget announcement

The Chancellor's Autumn Budget has brought changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Inheritance Tax rates - help is on hand for anyone struggling to process the news

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Farming support available after Budget announcement

On Wednesday (October 30), Chancellor Rachel Reeves made changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Inheritance Tax rates as part of the Government's Autumn Budget.听

Despite the Chancellor's claims that these changes would 'ensure the Government continues to protect small family farms', many farmers have expressed worry and uncertainty about the future of their businesses.听

READ NOW:听Autumn Budget: APR overhaul garners furious response from farming industry

Help

READ NOW:听Join our free webinar: What the latest Budget means for farmers

RSABI's freephone 24/7 Helpline听 is 0808 1234 555 and live webchat 24/7 via www.rsabi.org.uk. If you have serious concerns for your own or someone else's safety, it is important to call 999.

听If you are distressed, struggling to cope or thoughts of suicide, you can contact NHS 24 by phoning 111, or Samaritans by phoning 116 123 or emailing听[email protected].

听In non-urgent situations, you can contact the SAMH information service (9am-6pm, Mon-Fri) to chat about mental health or get more information about mental health support in your area on 0344 800 0550 or听[email protected].

You can text Shout on 85258 any time. Or call Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87 Monday-Thursday 6pm to 2am or between Friday 6pm-Monday 6am.

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