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Dyson Warns Inheritance Tax Could Endanger His Business

1/1/2026

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Sir James Dyson says Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves's inheritance tax changes threaten his family business, imposing 20% on assets over £2.5 million from April 2026.
He may need to sell the business to cover these costs himself.
Dyson says the UK should prioritize manufacturing, warning that a lack of interest in engineering could harm job creation.
Despite moving production to Asia, Dyson maintains a significant UK research presence.

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Sir James Dyson says Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves's inheritance tax changes threaten his family business, imposing 20% on assets over £2.5 million from April 2026.
He may need to sell the business to cover these costs himself.
Dyson says the UK should prioritize manufacturing, warning that a lack of interest in engineering could harm job creation.
Despite moving production to Asia, Dyson maintains a significant UK research presence.