Farmers Protest Inheritance Tax Changes Across UK

Farmers across the UK are protesting against the government's new inheritance tax policy, which imposes a 20% tax on agricultural assets exceeding £1 million, effective April 2026. On January 17, farmers parked tractors outside major supermarkets like ASDA to engage the public and solicit support for their cause, emphasizing that the changes could threaten the viability of family-owned farms. Groups such as Midland Farmers highlighted that the tax disproportionately impacts small family operations while wealthy landowners often evade these taxes through trusts. The protests follow a significant rally in Westminster attended by thousands, including public figures, and have garnered support from some retailers. Farmers argue that the new tax policy contradicts previous government assurances of backing British agriculture and could force many into financial distress, thereby reducing food production. As part of their demonstrations, farmers are delivering letters to supermarket managers, urging them to advocate for the farming community.