Jeremy Clarkson disappointed with NFU as he abandons plans to rally in London
8th November 2024
Jeremy Clarkson has shared his dissatisfaction with NFU’s plea for farmers not to go to London on 19th November, as he was planning to attend the farmers’ demonstration.
“It’s a smokescreen”: Farmers’ reactions to the Budget
8th November 2024
As the chancellor’s recent Autumn Budget continues to rock the industry, we take a look at farmers’ reactions and opinions on the news.
NFU issues plea to farmers who are not registered for mass lobby: ‘Don’t travel to London’
7th November 2024
“We can’t simply turn up in numbers in Westminster on the streets. If you’re not registered on the event, please don’t travel to London,” said NFU in the letter to its members explaining that only 1,800 farmers should take part in the mass lobby.
Cross-party MPs slam “betrayal” of farmers in Budget
7th November 2024
A debate in the House of Commons has seen dozens of MPs from across the country share stories of “devastation” from farmers in their constituencies.
“Stealth tax” on pickup trucks buried in Autumn Budget
6th November 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will reclassify double-cab pickup trucks as company cars for tax purposes from April 2025.
NFU meets with Defra and Treasury to discuss miscalculation of Inheritance Tax impact
4th November 2024
“The only sensible course of action is for the Treasury to reverse this decision,” said the NFU president following the meeting with Defra secretary of state and Treasury officials to stress the significant impact changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) would have on British food and farming.
Petition to stop inheritance tax changes reaches over 125k signatures in two days
4th November 2024
More than 125,000 people signed a petition to stop the government’s changes to inheritance tax relief on farm property that were announced during Autumn Budget last week.
Steve Reed claims small family farmers “won’t be affected” by IHT changes
4th November 2024
The Defra secretary of state has claimed headlines over the changes to IHT are “misleading” following major backlash.
Farmers will rally in London to show their anger with devastating impact of Budget
1st November 2024
British farmers will hit London streets later this month to show their dissatisfaction with the government’s new Budget that is going to have a “devastating impact” on their businesses as well as families.
‘Please don’t despair’ – Jeremy Clarkson issues message to farmers on Ag Budget
31st October 2024
TV presenter and farmer Jeremy Clarkson has issued an encouraging message for British farmers following yesterday’s Autumn Budget announcement.
Farmers may face ‘one obstacle too many’ following Ag Budget announcement
30th October 2024
Farming organisations have responded to the Autumn Budget 2024 that was announced earlier today by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, explaining how it will influence farmers and their businesses.
Chancellor announces “hammer blow” reforms to agricultural property relief
30th October 2024
After much speculation and lobbying from the farming industry, chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed changes to inheritance tax reliefs.
