Country Life

Yet another blow

THE urban elite have been at it again. From this month, the Treasury is further penalising people who earn their living looking after the land. Back in 1977, the Labour government, in reforming the tax laws, was sensible enough to continue the protection given to those who were provided with farm cottages as part of their work. It ensured that retired farm

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