TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp criticized the Chancellor’s new 20% inheritance tax on farm assets over £1m, arguing it endangers the future of family farms and estates, stating the decision reflects the government’s lack of understanding about rural community needs.
The new Budget measures, effective from April 2026, set a threshold allowing inheritance tax only on business and agricultural assets exceeding £1m, but farming associations warn this strategy threatens the viability of family-run farms.
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