London, Dec 23, 2025 (AFP) - UK govt to relax farmers inheritance tax after protests

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2025-12-23

The UK government said Tuesday it will raise inheritance tax thresholds for farmers' estates from £1 million to £2.5 million, signalling a major climbdown of a policy that triggered months of protests. The change, which will take effect in April, will allow spouses or civil partners to pass on up to £5 million in qualifying agricultural or business assets between them before paying inheritance tax, on top of existing allowances, the government sa......

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