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NFUM agent under fire for liking Gov's 'Expert of the Year' post

The employee had reportedly liked a LinkedIn post from an HMRC analyst who was 'proud' to have been recognised by Government for his work which could reform Inheritance Tax in agriculture

Chris Brayford
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²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian understands the agent had reportedly not read what James Mee, head of Inheritance Tax analysis at HMRC and Customs, had written on being recognised as HMRC's 'Expert of the Year' for providing analysis to ministers in potentially curtailing Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief.
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²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian understands the agent had reportedly not read what James Mee, head of Inheritance Tax analysis at HMRC and Customs, had written on being recognised as HMRC's 'Expert of the Year' for providing analysis to ministers in potentially curtailing Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief.

A farm agent has come under fire after reportedly liking a social post from an HMRC analyst who was recognised for his role in potentially taking away Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property...

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