Shortly after Rachel Reeves announced her Autumn Budget, released on the 26th November, Farmers Guide deputy editor Sarah Kidby sat down with Chris Annis, group chief commercial officer at Affinia. Chris shares his expert insights on what this year’s Budget means for farmers, and some first steps you can take to mitigate the changes to inheritance tax.
For professional advice, you can get in touch with Chris’ team at: https://www.affinia.co.uk

Affinia is an accountancy and business advisory firm helping individuals and organisations make better financial decisions with confidence. With local offices in Suffolk and Essex, the firm has seen incredible growth over the last 18 months and now has 16 offices through the East, London and South East.

From everyday accounting to long-term strategic planning, their team is dedicated to understanding your goals and supporting you with proactive advice that truly adds value. Discover how Affinia can support you and your business at affinia.co.uk.

For anyone struggling with the emotional toll of the government’s IHT policy, you can reach out for help from a number of rural and mental health charities:

Farming Community Network: https://fcn.org.uk
RABI: https://rabi.org.uk
RSABI (Scotland): https://www.rsabi.org.uk
The DPJ Foundation: https://www.thedpjfoundation.co.uk
Rural Support (Northern Ireland): https://www.ruralsupport.org.uk
Samaritans: 116 123