Merryn Talks Money
The Farmers Are (Rightfully) Angry and UK Inflation Ticks Up
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Quick takeaways
- UK farmers are increasingly frustrated with inheritance tax policies that unfairly assess land values, threatening their financial stability and multi-generational farming.
- Recent inflation data indicating a rise to 2.3% suggests possible sustained higher interest rates, potentially impacting the housing market and consumer spending.
Deep dives
Farmers' Reaction to Inheritance Tax
Farmers are expressing significant frustration over new inheritance tax policies that require them to pay taxes on land valued far higher than the income it generates. The return on their capital is often less than 1%, making it difficult for them to manage tax liabilities, especially when facing charges that can reach up to 20%. Many farmers highlight that while the threshold for inheritance tax sits at £3 million, the reality is that marital status alters that figure, causing confusion and discontent among those who feel unfairly targeted. This development risks forcing medium-sized farms, which fall into precarious financial situations, to sell off their lands to cover these taxes, disrupting the continuity of multi-generational family farming operations.
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