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3 days ago

Starmer accused of betraying farmers as British food pledge stalls

With the public sector spending an estimated £5 billion a year on food, the pledge was billed as a potential multi-billion-pound lifeline for farmers. However, data obtained by the Countryside Alliance shows that only two government departments currently source a majority of their food from Britain: the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (80%) and the Department of Health and Social Care (72%).
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Inheritance tax squeeze is coming as deVere warn Reeves' plans could widen the net - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"Inheritance tax is the most resented tax we encounter - and for good reason. It's viewed as a double taxation on assets that have already been earned, saved, and taxed over a lifetime."
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Farmers seek meeting with Rachel Reeves over inheritance tax reforms

Labour's planned inheritance tax reforms may negatively affect family farms, prompting the NFU to request a meeting with the chancellor.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on inheritance tax rises: to win the argument, ministers must build the case on fairness | Editorial

Britain's tax discourse now focuses exclusively on which taxes will be raised, particularly concerning proposed changes to inheritance tax.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Families reclaim millions in overpaid inheritance tax - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Over the past three years, families have made more than 18,000 claims for overpaid inheritance tax (IHT), with property sales contributing significantly to these claims.
Real estate
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Families face red tape nightmare with inheritance tax on pensions from 2027

"Despite significant pushback from the industry, pensions will now form part of inheritance tax calculations," he said. "This places yet another burden on grieving families."
UK politics
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Grieving families warned they will have to work out inheritance tax on pensions

Inheritance tax on pensions will be implemented in 2027, shifting responsibility for payment to personal representatives.
#agricultural-policy
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Draft inheritance tax legislation clarifies question over transferable allowance - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Farmers and business owners must check their wills before April 2026 due to significant changes in inheritance tax relief rules.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Inheritance tax haul hits 2.2bn in just three months amid rising property prices and frozen thresholds

Inheritance tax revenues reached £2.2 billion in the first three months of the tax year, increasing by £100 million from the previous year.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Thousands of businesses at risk as inheritance tax charge on pensions threatens commercial premises - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Pension assets will become subject to inheritance tax in April 2027, risking liquidation for many small and medium-sized businesses.
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fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago
UK politics

Farmers seek judicial review over inheritance tax clampdown

Farmers and family business owners are legally challenging the UK government's inheritance tax reforms due to insufficient consultation.
frombmmagazine.co.uk
2 months ago

Rachel Reeves reconsiders non-dom tax changes to halt exodus of wealthy individuals

Labour may revise plans to scrap the non-domiciled tax regime due to wealthy individuals leaving the UK.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Reeves considers softening inheritance tax changes amid non-dom backlash

Rachel Reeves, after a backlash from wealthy individuals following the introduction of new inheritance tax regulations, is reportedly considering modifying changes affecting non-domiciled statuses and taxing worldwide assets.
UK news
#estate-planning
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
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6 States Still Impose an Inheritance Tax on Real Estate-but 1 of Them Wants Out of the Game

fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Retirement

6 States Still Impose an Inheritance Tax on Real Estate-but 1 of Them Wants Out of the Game

fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Labour's farm tax reforms could cost Treasury 2bn, report warns

The planned overhaul of inheritance tax could cost the Treasury nearly £2 billion by 2030 instead of generating revenue.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Delay farmer inheritance tax changes to allow for better formulation', say MPs

Delay controversial inheritance tax changes to protect vulnerable farmers and allow better policy formulation.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago

Labour MP told to resign as 'several more farmers' commit suicide over 'family farm tax' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Steve Reed faces calls to resign following multiple farmer suicides linked to controversial inheritance tax.
The Chancellor's 'family farm tax' is criticized for its devastating impact on rural communities.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago

Cleverly says Reeves farm tax is 'one of the most stupid and counterproductive proposals I have ever seen' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Inheritance tax hikes threaten UK food security, warns James Cleverly.
Policymakers must respect farmers to avoid damaging food supply chains.
UK faces high food inflation exacerbated by geopolitical tensions.
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