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How to prepare for the Autumn Budget’s changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR)


By Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist The recent changes announced in the 2025 Autumn Budget have brought significant developments ...

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Environment Agency warns of further drought challenges in 2026


By Chris Wright, Consultant and ARA specialist The Environment Agency (EA) has released its Drought Prospects Report, which has suggested ...

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NFU campaign sees over 12,000 letters sent to MPs about Inheritance Tax realities


By Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist Inheritance Tax remains an ongoing concern for farmers across the UK, especially with ...

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Lidl GB announces £30 billion investment in British Farming


By Robert Blair, Partner and ARA specialist Lidl GB has announced it will be investing over £30 billion in British ...

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Survey reveals a third of farmers made no profit last year


By Andrew Heskin, Partner, and ARA specialist It is an extremely challenging period for farmers financially at the moment and ...

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Farmers urged to act ahead of potential silage shortages


By Andrew Heskin, Partner, and ARA specialist An experienced livestock nutritionist has warned that farmers need to act now and ...

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UK Red meat and dairy exports hit £2 billion


By Robert Blair, Partner and ARA specialist It has been a challenging 2025 for farmers, but there was some good ...

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Farmers on the brink as speculation increases on further Inheritance Tax reforms


By Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist Family farms across the UK are attempting to manage the current Inheritance Tax ...

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Farmer fined £89,000 for neglecting his environmental responsibilities


By Chris Wright, Consultant and ARA specialist A farmer from Cornwall has been handed a fine totalling £89,000 for running ...

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