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Dyson: Inheritance Tax Could Endanger Family Businesses

12/29/2025

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Sir James Dyson warned that inheritance tax changes proposed by Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves could jeopardize family businesses.
From April 2026, the plan would impose a 20% inheritance tax on assets above £2.5 million.
Dyson said the taxes would require billions of cash and could force him to sell the business.
He urged the government to prioritise UK manufacturing to sustain the economy.

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Sir James Dyson warned that inheritance tax changes proposed by Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves could jeopardize family businesses.
From April 2026, the plan would impose a 20% inheritance tax on assets above £2.5 million.
Dyson said the taxes would require billions of cash and could force him to sell the business.
He urged the government to prioritise UK manufacturing to sustain the economy.