6 h. ago Did ANY Labour MPs back the farms tax? Ministers join public condemnation of hated policy after Starmer's latest humiliating U

Keir Starmer dramatically watered down the controversial inheritance tax raid yesterday, barely a week he defended it in front of a Commons committee.

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23 h. ago Farmers rejoice as Starmer caves in to pressure and waters down inheritance tax raid

After months of fierce protests by farmers, Labour has downscaled its plan for a so-called ‘tractor tax’

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27 h. ago Major climbdown on inheritance tax raid on farmers as Starmer caves in after months of pressure

After months of fierce protests by farmers, Labour has downscaled its plan for a so-called ‘tractor tax’

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41 h. ago Labour isn't taxing fun says Treasury minister as Budget bingo boost hailed

Dan Tomlinson, the Exchequer Secretary, rubbished criticism over Budget tax rises on remote gambling, which is due to swell the public coffers by an extra £1.1billion by 2029/30

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55 h. ago Brits have become POORER in 2025 as Labour's tax bonanza reduced household incomes despite Starmer's promises

Official national accounts painted a dismal picture, with growth slightly worse than previously thought in the second quarter of the year.

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3 d. ago Streeting says taxes too high as he calls for closer trade with EU to help economy

Health secretary says UK had taken a ‘massive economic hit’ with Brexit – while ducking question of him replacing Keir Starmer

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4 d. ago 'Last Christmas' for many pubs thanks to Rachel Reeves' tax hikes as bars hit

While for many this Christmas will be one of festivities and cheer, for many pubs it is set to be the exact opposite as businesses will struggle due to Labour's tax hikes

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5 d. ago Billionaire investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe  brands Labour's carbon tax 'most idiotic in the world'

His remarks come a day after the Government stepped in to rescue his chemical plant, which was under threat from high costs.

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5 d. ago Rachel Reeves infamous inheritance tax is the ONLY thing on the minds of farmers' as Christmas approaches

Farmers are 'bewildered and frightened' about the future because of Labour's family farm tax, a report reveals.

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5 d. ago Keir Starmer’s callous answers on farm tax show why his government is failing

The Prime Minister’s response on being told farmers with terminal illnesses were considering end their lives early to avoid Labour’s new inheritance tax on farms showed a startling lack of empathy

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6 d. ago Labour's inheritance tax raid on farmers has left them 'bewildered and frightened' according to official review by ex

The farm profitability report by former NFU president Baroness Minette Batters called for a 'new deal for profitable farming' that recognises the true cost of producing food.

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6 d. ago Labour's inheritance tax raid on farmers has left them 'bewildered and frightened' according to official review by ex

The farm profitability report by former NFU president Baroness Minette Batters called for a 'new deal for profitable farming' that recognises the true cost of producing food.

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6 d. ago What are the inheritance tax changes for farmers and why are they angry about it?

Labour’s plan ensures an inheritance tax of 20 per cent is imposed on farmers’ agricultural assets worth more than £1 million

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6 d. ago Currys boss warns of 'muted' consumer confidence after Budget tax raid

Chief executive Alex Baldock said he was 'concerned' that UK 'consumers' already high tax burden has increased further' following Labour's Budget last month.

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6 d. ago Council tax could soar 75% for some as Labour brags about hammering well

A new funding formula in England will see central cash diverted to the most 'deprived' areas, heaping pressure on those who lose out to impose cuts or raise more revenue locally.

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6 d. ago Fears grow of major council tax hike after Labour's raid on funding to push more money into its heartlands

Almost half of local authorities will see their funding fall, even if they increase council tax by the maximum amount, under plans revealed yesterday.

Economics

6 d. ago Is your area a winner or loser from new council funding formula? Ministers divert money to Labour heartlands while London and South East face being battered with higher tax

A new funding formula will see central cash diverted to the most 'deprived' areas, heaping pressure on better-off authorities that have managed to keep bills under control.

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7 d. ago London and South East face being battered with higher council tax as ministers slash funding to 'wealthy' areas

A new funding formula will see central cash diverted to the most 'deprived' areas, heaping pressure on better-off authorities that have managed to keep bills under control.

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8 d. ago Labour's inheritance tax raid on family farms will allow 'megafarms' to swallow up swathes of land, warns another party MP breaking ranks to attack key Starmer policy

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter said that changes to agricultural property relief from April, introduced by Rachel Reeves in the 2024 Budget, would have 'incredibly severe' consequences.

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8 d. ago Farmers are considering suicide so Labour's inheritance tax raid doesn't hammer their kids, Starmer is warned as one of his own MPs says he has disrespected the countryside

Labour MP Cat Smith accused the PM of disrespecting the countryside over changes to agricultural property relief that will come into effect in April.

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