Farmers Plan Protests Against Inheritance Tax Changes

Farmers across the UK are planning protests against the Labour government's proposed changes to inheritance tax that would impose a 20% rate on agricultural assets exceeding £1 million, starting in April 2026. The Save British Farming group and the National Farmers' Union (NFU) are leading efforts to mobilize farmers, with rallies scheduled in London and at various locations, including the Northern Farming Conference in Hexham. The changes have sparked outrage within the farming community, as many fear they will threaten the viability of family farms and the broader food supply chain. Farmers argue that the tax hike comes at a time when they are already facing financial pressures from inflation and rising production costs. Some farmers are even contemplating strike action, emphasizing the potential disruption to food supply if the protests escalate. The UFU has called for unity among farmers to challenge these tax changes, warning of dire consequences for food production and prices amid an ongoing cost-of-living crisis.