Farmers are planning large-scale protests in London to oppose the government’s inheritance tax plans targeting farms over £1m. The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is coordinating a meeting with 1,800 members and MPs at Westminster, while thousands are expected to demonstrate in Whitehall. NFU president Tom Bradshaw warns of farmer anger and distrust, as the government defends the changes to prevent wealthy non-farmers from dominating agricultural land.
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‘Charity tax’ rise will hurt antisemitism fight, Rachel Reeves warned in latest Budget pushback
The Jewish Leadership Council criticizes the "charity tax" measures in the Budget, warning that the tax hikes will harm the fight against antisemitism by increasing costs for Jewish charities combating rising hate incidents in the UK. Reports show a record high of 1,978 anti-Jewish hate incidents in the first half of the year, prompting the Council to urge the chancellor to exempt charities from the tax rise to prevent reductions in essential services provided by...
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