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19 Nov 2024

#politics

GB News: POLL OF THE DAY: Should farmers be given special exemption on inheritance tax? - VOTE NOW
POLL OF THE DAY: Should farmers be given special exemption on inheritance tax? - VOTE NOW
Up to 40,000 farmers are expected to protest in central London today against changes to agricultural property relief announced in Labour's recent Budget. Organizers have advised against bringing tractors to avoid road disruptions.

The new rules, effective April 2026, will impose inheritance tax on assets above £1 million, leading to conflicting data on their impact. While Treasury data claims three-quarters of farmers will pay no tax, farmers argue that a significant portion of farm businesses exceeds the threshold.


GB News: Politics LIVE: Reeves claims ‘vindictive’ farmers’ tax raid will fund NHS after ducking NFU 'meeting'
Politics LIVE: Reeves claims ‘vindictive’ farmers’ tax raid will fund NHS after ducking NFU 'meeting'
Rachel Reeves has announced an inheritance tax on farms valued over £1 million to fund the NHS, facing backlash from farmers and protests led by Jeremy Clarkson. The policy, which ends agricultural death duty exemptions, is defended by the Labour government as necessary for funding rural services.

The National Farmers’ Union is mobilizing members to lobby MPs against the tax, which they argue unfairly targets the elderly and those unable to plan for such expenses. NFU chief Tom Bradshaw criticized the policy as "horrific" and called for a meeting with the Chancellor.


#society

GB News: Schools close across UK as snow brings chaos - Find out if your area impacted
Schools close across UK as snow brings chaos - Find out if your area impacted
Multiple schools across the UK have closed due to severe weather conditions, with the Met Office issuing yellow snow and ice warnings. Areas affected include the West Midlands, Greater Manchester, North Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, with some regions expecting up to 20 cm of snow.

Parents are advised to check online for updates on school closures. Additionally, East Midlands Railway has canceled services between Nottingham and Worksop due to the weather. The warnings are in effect until 10 AM tomorrow.


#economy

The Telegraph: Retailers face ‘no growth’ as Reeves deals £7bn blow - latest updates
Retailers face ‘no growth’ as Reeves deals £7bn blow - latest updates
Retailers in the UK are expressing concerns over Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget, which they estimate will impose a £7bn burden on the sector due to increased National Insurance. This could lead to layoffs and store closures as businesses grapple with tough choices.

Nick Stowe, CEO of Monsoon and Accessorize, highlighted that protecting staff numbers may require raising prices and diverting investment from expansion to maintaining current operations. Retailers feel these decisions contradict the government's goals for economic growth.


#crime

Fox News: Texas man arrested after remains of missing woman found; pair's son located unharmed
Texas man arrested after remains of missing woman found; pair's son located unharmed
Michael Dean Davis Jr., 27, has been arrested and charged with murder after human remains linked to a missing person case were found on a property in Buffalo, Texas. The remains are identified as belonging to Mahogany Washington, who has been missing since July 2022.

Davis was apprehended while in the care of their 8-year-old son, who is now with Child Protective Services. He is being held on a $3 million bond following a coordinated effort by multiple law enforcement agencies.