Labour’s inheritance tax reforms face legal test as farmers argue unlawful consultation

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Farmers protesting. Photo by Andrew Aitchison / In pictures via Getty Images The UK government is set to defend its inheritance tax raid on agricultural assets and family firms in the High Court this ...

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