Defra announces new farming measures but remains firm on IHT

NFU Conference 2025 Steve Reed Tom Bradshaw

Source: National Farmers' Union

The 2025 NFU Conference heard from Defra Secretary Steve Reed, who, whilst clearly stating the Government would not be backing down on IHT measures, did apologise for the shock the IHT announcement had created.

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