Despite a pre-Christmas U-turn on inheritance tax for farms, Labour faces deep-seated anger from farmers at the Oxford Farming Conference, with protests highlighting a crisis of trust in rural policy.
A new Channel 5 poll uncovers surprising British attitudes on family, finance, and personal freedom. Discover the results on paying grandparents, weight-loss jabs, and inheritance.
A woman from Cornwall is trapped in a probate crisis after her solicitor ceased trading, locking her out of her late father's estate. The SRA has intervened, but warns others may face similar delays.
A new Guardian Australia podcast investigates claims that Tom Wills, a founder of Australian rules football, was involved in 1860s massacres of the Gayiri people. Listen to the Full Story.
Sir James Dyson warns his company will become 'unrecognisable' and may have to be sold to pay a multi-billion pound inheritance tax bill unless the government reverses its reforms. Read his full critique.
A new poll reveals 76% believe Labour prioritises urban issues. The government's plan to ban trail hunting sparks a major rift with the countryside ahead of Boxing Day meets.
Ministers announce U-turn raising inheritance tax threshold for farmers to £2.5m just before Christmas, dodging scrutiny, says Victoria Atkins. Explore the policy reversal details.
Sir Keir Starmer's government announces a major climbdown, raising the inheritance tax relief for family farms from £1m to £2.5m. The move follows fierce NFU protests and a Tory campaign against the 'family farms tax'.
Ministers increase the inheritance tax threshold for agricultural assets from £1m to £2.5m following fierce backlash from farmers and rural MPs. The move aims to protect family farms from being broken up.
The Labour government raises the inheritance tax relief threshold to £2.5m following a year of protests from rural communities. Find out how the policy changed.
Alex Patel-Wills, 26, has been sentenced to 25 years for raping and assaulting five women in Brighton and London. Sussex Police praise the bravery of the victims.
Alex Patel-Wills, 26, of Barnet, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for a series of rapes and sexual assaults on five women between 2018 and 2021. Read the full story.
A major government review identifies inheritance tax as the single biggest threat to farming viability. New 20% levy on farms over £1m sparks industry fear and protests. Read the full report.
Switzerland's overwhelming rejection of a 50% inheritance tax offers a stark lesson for the UK's fiscal debate. Discover why capital flight fears should shape Westminster's approach.
Melbourne debates the fate of its oldest public monument, a statue of explorers Burke and Wills, prompting a critical re-examination of their disastrous 1860 expedition and its colonial legacy. Discover the full story.
A new UBS report reveals a record 91 people inherited billionaire status this year, as France and Switzerland reject new taxes on the ultra-wealthy. Explore the global wealth transfer.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a Labour rebellion as rural MPs defy the government over the controversial 'family farms tax' on estates worth over £1m. Read the full story.
Thousands face huge inheritance tax bills after relatives died within 7 years of gifting. Learn the rules to protect your family's wealth.
Readers react to Rachel Reeves' Budget, debating the new EV tax, farmer protests, and the two-child benefit cap lift. Join the discussion on the key policies shaping the UK.
A £7 trillion wealth shift is moving from older generations to younger Britons, with women inheriting more than ever. Discover how this transfer impacts families and why expert financial advice is crucial.
Essential guide to navigating the chancellor's budget changes affecting pensions, property, savings and investments. Learn how to protect your finances with expert advice.
UK farmers protest potential mansion tax on working farms after inheritance tax relief removal. Read how rural businesses face a £2m property charge.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget includes a £5m inheritance tax cap for non-dom offshore trusts, a move experts say only helps individuals worth over £83m. Discover the implications.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves eases agricultural inheritance tax rules following tractor protests. New measures could save farmers £30m next year. Read the full budget analysis.
Farmers ignored a police tractor ban to protest Rachel Reeves's inheritance tax changes at Westminster. The demonstration caused significant disruption on Budget Day.
UK farmers drive tractors into Westminster, defying a police ban, to protest Rachel Reeves's planned 20% inheritance tax on agricultural assets. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils her autumn budget with property tax reforms, pension changes and new levies on electric vehicles. Discover how the Treasury plans to address the £20-30bn spending gap.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' inheritance tax changes could force thousands of family firms to sell up, risking 208,000 jobs. Learn how this impacts Britain's economic backbone.
Wealthy individuals risk higher taxes in the Autumn Budget due to a critical lack of understanding of key tax reliefs and allowances. Discover how to protect your wealth.
Discover how one woman's choice to shed possessions and rent a room is redefining retirement. A compelling look at using money for experiences, not inheritance.