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UFU renew call for complete reversal of IHT changes as they enter force
UFU renew call for complete reversal of IHT changes as they enter force
As inheritance tax changes announced in December come into force today, the Ulster Farmers’ Union have renewed their call for the UK Government to fully reverse family farm tax proposals. While today’s changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) will see..
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Serving its members by promoting and supporting a vibrant and sustainable rural economy where agriculture is secure and pivotal to its future.
Founded in 1918, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is the largest democratic voluntary organisation representing farmers and growers in Northern Ireland. It’s central objective is to promote their interests both at home and abroad through professional lobbying. Today, the UFU has over 11,500 members.
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UFU grass roots members discuss policy issues at their local Group and County meetings. Representatives from these local areas then take members views to the Union’s central policy committees where these are discussed in more detail. Policies are then ratified at the UFU’s monthly executive committee meeting.