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Families Demand Tax Reform on Blood Scandal Compensation

10/23/2025

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STEP and the Association of Lifetime Lawyers have urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to amend inheritance tax laws affecting families of victims from the infected blood scandal.
Bereaved families face up to 40% tax on compensation payments.
The government has allocated £11.8 billion for compensation.
Many families may lose significant amounts due to tax issues.
The organizations are rallying support from their members to push for legislative changes.

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Story summary

STEP and the Association of Lifetime Lawyers have urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to amend inheritance tax laws affecting families of victims from the infected blood scandal.
Bereaved families face up to 40% tax on compensation payments.
The government has allocated £11.8 billion for compensation.
Many families may lose significant amounts due to tax issues.
The organizations are rallying support from their members to push for legislative changes.