Farmer calls for more government support in Budget

In Northamptonshire, farmer Ben Aveling has called for more government support in the upcoming Budget, particularly seeking help to reduce costs and opposing planned changes to inheritance tax that could affect family farms negatively. Aveling's family owns Radmore Farm, spanning about 300 acres and passed down through generations since 1937, with diversified revenue streams like an online meat business and glamping. The farmer hopes for a U-turn on inheritance tax tweaks set for April 2026, which he believes could jeopardize family farms, emphasizing the importance of these agricultural assets and their contributions to the country's economy.