Farmers descend on London to overturn inheritance tax change

Farming businesses previously qualified for 100-percent relief on inheritance tax on agricultural and business property, reducing the amounts that farmers and landowners pay when farmland is passed on after a death. From April 6, 2026, however, total exemption from death duties will only apply to the first £1 million ($1.27 million) of combined agricultural and business property. The Labour government has faced a furious backlash from farmers since the change was announced by finance minister Rachel Reeves last month...