UK Government Raises Inheritance Tax Threshold for Farmland Amid Protests
In response to significant backlash from campaigners and rural MPs, the UK government has raised the inheritance tax threshold for farmland from £1 million to £2.5 million. This policy change, aimed at supporting the viability of family farms, will take effect in April 2026. The decision reflects the government's acknowledgment of the concerns raised by the agricultural community regarding previous proposals.
UK Government Raises Inheritance Tax Threshold for Farmland Amid Protests
In response to significant backlash from campaigners and rural MPs, the UK government has raised the inheritance tax threshold for farmland from £1 million to £2.5 million. This policy change, aimed at supporting the viability of family farms, will take effect in April 2026. The decision reflects the government's acknowledgment of the concerns raised by the agricultural community regarding previous proposals.
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