Loose lips sink ships …

Loose lips sink ships …

In Spencer vs Spencer, Lincolnshire farmer Michael Spencer recently won his case against the estate of his late father, John Spencer, leading to him successfully inheriting the family farming business.  

Autumn Statement 2023

Autumn Statement 2023

On 22 November 2023, Jeremy Hunt delivered the ‘Autumn Statement for Growth’. Against an improving economic backdrop, the Chancellor is keen to stimulate economic growth and highlighted 110 measures for businesses.

APR and Foreign Properties – Spring Budget Changes

APR and Foreign Properties – Spring Budget Changes

Since 2009, UK farmers who own land abroad have been able to claim Agricultural Property Relief (APR) in the form of inheritance tax relief for lifetime transfers of that land, or on death.   This is a result of a Finance Act 2009 amendment of the Inheritance Tax Act...
Capital gains and inheritance tax

Capital gains and inheritance tax

Capital gains made by individuals are generally taxed at lower rates to income and taxpayers benefit from a separate annual exemption that covers the first £12,300 of gains made per year.