Farmers in Westminster protested against the government’s decision to reduce inheritance tax relief for large estates, parking tractors in Whitehall and beeping horns to express discontent. The frustration stems from Brexit’s impact on the agricultural sector, leading to decreased exports and increased costs for farmers. Labour’s autumn Budget announcement further fueled anger, with concerns over the potential impact on up to 75% of commercial farm businesses and 70,000 farms over time.
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British backpacker raises £18k to bring dog Paddington home with her
A British backpacker, Mirelle Radley, raised £18,000 to bring a stray dog, Paddington, back from Peru after he refused to leave her side during her travels with her cousin. After securing temporary care for Paddington to complete necessary vet checks, he is set to be flown to the UK in August, with any leftover funds from her GoFundMe campaign aiding other rescue dogs. Need More Context? 🔎
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