More or Less: Behind the Stats Are millions of people getting Motability cars for anxiety and ADHD?
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Oct 15, 2025 Journalist Nathan Gower delves into the claims about who qualifies for Motability cars, revealing that far fewer people with ADHD and anxiety qualify than suggested. He also discusses proposed changes to inheritance tax for farmers, highlighting how around 30% may face increased burdens. Additionally, he explains Movember's striking statistic about premature male deaths, and Tim Harford explores how data can optimize marathon training. The conversation is a fascinating mix of debunking myths and analyzing critical social metrics.
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Cap Would Hit Far More Farms
- The proposed inheritance tax cap would affect many more farm estates than the '3%' claim suggests.
- Professor Aaron Advani estimates about 480 estates (≈31% of taxable farm estates) would pay more tax each year under the reform.
Only A Few Face Forced Breakup
- A much smaller subset of estates face an inability to pay without selling the farm.
- Aaron Advani estimates roughly 70 estates a year (≈4%) couldn't meet the bill from non-farm assets and risk breakup or borrowing.
Tax Revenues Fall As Behaviour Changes
- Behavioural responses matter and reduce revenue over time after the reform.
- The OBR expects the behavioural response to triple over three years as people rearrange assets to avoid the new tax.