London Inheritance Tax

Thousands of farmers protest against inheritance tax changes

There has been outcry from many farmers after changes to inheritance tax for farms announced in the Budget.

U.K. Farmers Protest in London Over Inheritance Tax Change

Farms worth more than about $1.3 million will face an estate tax from 2026, ending a previous exemption and prompting anger in some rural communities.

World - The New York Times - 3 hours ago

How are the inheritance tax rules changing?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a series of changes to the way inheritance tax works.

Inheritance tax reforms to hit business owners and farmers

Tax relief to be capped on assets worth more than £1mn

World - Financial Times - October 30

Farmers 'betrayed' by £1m inheritance tax relief cap

Changes announced to inheritance tax rules could see the end of small family farms, warns the NFU.

Do I need inheritance tax insurance?

Budget changes prompt wave of interest in life cover to avoid families scrambling to pay tax bills

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Thousands of farmers protest in London against tax changes

Union leader tells rally that inheritance tax reforms are ‘kick in the teeth’ for the struggling sector

World - Financial Times - 1 hour ago

UK Budget: Labour Party to Raise Taxes by 40 Billion Pounds

Rachel Reeves, the finance minister, announced substantial tax increases in her first budget as she sought to strengthen public finances and services.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Farmers with assets over £1mn hit by inheritance tax reforms

Industry counters that Budget cap will hammer agricultural businesses that are asset-rich but cash-poor

World - Financial Times - October 30

Closure of UK inheritance tax ‘loophole’ to penalise estates of wealthy pensioners

Experts say big tax bills could result from Rachel Reeves’ move in the Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Inheritance tax changes sound ‘death knell’ for family businesses, say owners

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget has caused alarm

World - Financial Times - October 31

Farmers lose sleep over Budget inheritance tax crackdown

Reforms will put emphasis on early succession planning for agricultural estates

World - Financial Times - November 2

Chris Mason: Labour facing test from farmers who feel let down by inheritance tax plan

Starmer's farmer-alarmer in the Budget could crystalise anger over ministers’ perceived ignorance about agricultural life.

Autumn budget live: Rachel Reeves raises taxes by £40bn and increases spending on NHS and schools

Chancellor announces changes to employers’ national insurance contributions, inheritance tax, capital gains tax and other duties. Budget 2024: key points at a glance Full report: Reeves raises ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

The eastern inheritance of united Germany

History, political culture and social conditions of the former communist region repay close attention

World - Financial Times - November 9

Disguised GP jailed for inheritance row poisoning

Thomas Kwan injected a toxin that caused a flesh-eating disease, pretending it was a Covid jab.

Trump Is Inheriting Booming Markets and a Decisive Fed

Stocks and bitcoin are smashing records while the labor market deteriorates, U.S. debt balloons, and housing affordability worsens.

Business - Inc. - November 7

London pushes into a new immersive market

Theatrical venture draws on city’s tradition to extend light shows beyond art

Business - Financial Times - October 22

A London Shop Full of Tassels and Trimmings

V V Rouleaux’s handmade creations have appeared in “Bridgerton” and Harry Potter films.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25

The next U.S. president could inherit a booming economy. That's a daunting challenge.

Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both made the economy a focus of their campaign platforms since voters rank it a top priority.

Business - CNBC - November 2

Spanish central banker set to inherit big challenges as next BIS head

Pablo Hernández de Cos to take over amid fears Donald Trump will derail progress on setting capital standards for world’s biggest lenders

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Trump Flirts With the Ultimate Tax Cut: No Income Taxes at All

The former president has repeatedly praised a period in American history when there was no income tax, and the country relied on tariffs to fund the government.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

Liam Payne Vigil in London Brings Fans Together

His death has been particularly profound in Britain, where Payne, a member of the boy band One Direction, first achieved fame. “We don’t know loss like this,” one fan said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

Wakefield replace London in Super League for 2025

Wakefield Trinity to replace London Broncos in 2025 Super League after receiving Grade A status in the restructure of the sport.

Remembrance display to light up Tower of London

The show, held over nine days, is in remembrance of those who lost their lives in both world wars.

Endangered parrots Lily and Margot escape from London Zoo

Blue-throated macaws Lily and Margot took flight on Monday and have not been seen since.

Late-night London struggles to keep the lights off

Noise complaints, costly overheads and restrictive permit laws take their toll on the capital’s after-hours economy

World - Financial Times - October 25

London’s endangered language communities to be mapped in new project

London may be second only to New York in the number of at-risk languages spoken. Life in London has been mapped according to its health, wealth, land ownership, politics and transport at key points ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters gather in central London

Anti-racism counter-protesters and Justice for Chris Kaba campaigners also take to capital’s streets. Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters have gathered in central London for a protest which the ...