Farmers protesting against the government’s controversial inheritance tax changes for farms in Westminster were met with confirmation from No.10 that there will be no U-turn on the policy. Despite farmers’ concerns that the changes will lead to many farms going out of business, the government remains steadfast in its decision, citing the need to fill a financial gap and pledging £5 billion in support for farmers. The National Farmers Union expressed worries about the potential human impact of the policy, with concerns raised about elderly farmers possibly taking drastic measures due to the new inheritance tax rules.
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