I think it is simpler than that. Apply CGT on the sale of farms. It removes the whole issue of IHT as long as the value of the asset is not being realised. (View Post)

Yes I hadn't mentioned that one. That is partly me being a bit naughty because in principle I support increases in the Minimum Wage. But again it is something that should be a lot more nuanced a… (View Post)

Actually it is often very difficult for farmers. One of the long term issues in farming has been securing loans and mortgages, at least at the same rates that the rest of us enjoy. (View Post)

On the basis that I want my Government to be competant even if I disagree with them on a lot of things, the Starmer reign so far really does worry me. Three big tax policies have resulted from the Bu… (View Post)

When reading headers like this it is worth bearing in mind that only a few weeks ago TSE was writing headers assuring us that Badenoch was utterly toast and had no chance of being LOTO. Not sure his … (View Post)