Rachel Reeves

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Government Ministers have been implored to 'open their eyes' to the realities of Inheritance Tax changes and its impact on the health and well-being of farmers.

Politicians have argued the US-UK trade deal has provided more uncertainty for British farmers

Arable farmer Olly Harrison said the Government needed to consider the human impact of Inheritance Tax (IHT) changes on farmers' health and well-being

The Tenant Farmers Association said the May 2025 local election results should serve as a warning to Labour that the party could lose rural seats at the next General Election if they do not change tack on changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT)

NFU president Tom Bradshaw has issued a rally call to councillors and regional mayors to do all they can to back British farming if they are elected

Farmers vow to 'fight on' and stand together in face of Inheritance Tax and failing food policy

Ahead of local elections taking place on May 1, Ms Badenoch has pledged to reverse the family farm tax in her first day in office if elected as Prime Minister

Since Rachel Reeves announced that farmers will have to pay Inheritance Tax from April 2026, the industry stood up and asked for U-turn. The Government, however, is steadfast in its decision

15 farming organisations will challenge Gov on issues including supply chain fairness and obstacles to economic growth

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Caroline Millar, who grows malting barley, oats, and wheat on the family farm in Angus, as well as producing Scotch Beef and Scotch lamb. She is also sector lead for Scottish Agritourism