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Treasury 'refusing' to listen to farmers on IHT

FUW head of policy Gareth Parry said Treasury officials have had 'no intention' of even acknowledging farmers' concerns around Inheritance Tax changes

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NFU Cymru president Aled Jones said: "I would urge compassion from Westminster Government to consider these real issues which are extremely sensitive."
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NFU Cymru president Aled Jones said: "I would urge compassion from Westminster Government to consider these real issues which are extremely sensitive."

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the Treasury have not even acknowledged farmers' concerns surrounding Inheritance Tax changes, Welsh farming leaders have warned. At a Welsh Affairs Committee hearing on...

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