Monika Schnitzer, head of the German Council of Economic Experts, is calling for an expansion of inheritance tax to include businesses and pushing for retirement reforms. She argues it is unfair for heirs of businesses to be tax-exempt and suggests…
The Duke of York is being urged to refrain from attending the royal Christmas celebrations following controversies linked to an alleged espionage incident involving a Chinese national. Meanwhile, Chancellor Kemi Badenoch warns of potential backfire from inheritance tax policies, and…
The Swiss Federal Council is cautioning about the potential negative impact of the Juso initiative, which proposes a 50% tax on inheritances and gifts over 50 million francs to fund climate protection. The Council believes that implementing this initiative could…
Elisabeth Baume-Schneider, the Swiss Interior Minister, plans to present a new AHV reform to the Federal Council soon, addressing a projected billion-franc deficit by 2030. She is open to discussions on potentially increasing the retirement age and has suggested the…
Farmers in the UK are protesting against upcoming inheritance tax changes, urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to consult them before implementing the policy. Despite claims that most farmers will remain unaffected, leaders from the National Farmers’ Union argue that many…
Questions have arisen regarding Labour MP Henry Tufnell following the transfer of his family’s farm land just days before new inheritance tax rules were announced. Tufnell’s parents transferred Upper Colne Farm and Stud to his brother, Albermarle, on October 10,…
Henry Tufnell, Labour MP for Mid and South Pembrokeshire, is facing inquiries regarding a farm ownership transfer conducted by his parents just days before the announcement of upcoming inheritance tax changes. The circumstances have raised concerns about potential insider knowledge,…
Questions have been raised regarding Labour MP Henry Tufnell after his family transferred ownership of farmland just days before proposed inheritance tax changes were announced. The transfer involved Upper Colne Farm and Stud, shifting the property to another son, Albermarle….
The UK government’s proposed inheritance tax changes for farmers have sparked significant debate over the potential impact on agricultural estates. Farmers’ groups contest government estimates, suggesting that up to 70,000 farms could be affected, while the government estimates a much…
The UK government’s recent budget proposal to introduce inheritance tax on agricultural assets over £1 million has sparked heated discussions among farmers and government officials. Farmers’ groups claim the changes could affect up to 70,000 farms, while government estimates suggest…
The recent farmers’ protest in London has underscored the emotional and cultural weight of farming heritage in the UK. Farmers expressed their frustration over proposed inheritance tax changes that they believe threaten their legacy. The protest illustrated the complexities of…
Thousands of farmers have held a protest in Westminster against proposed changes to inheritance tax regulations revealed in the latest budget. Starting April 2026, inherited agricultural assets exceeding £1 million, previously exempt, will be subject to a 20% tax, which…
