Farmers welcome supermarkets’ backing in fight against inheritance tax changes

Supermarkets have backed calls for a pause and consultation on inheritance tax for farmers (Danny Lawson/PA) - (PA Archive)

Farmers have welcomed calls by major supermarkets to pause the introduction of inheritance tax for farm businesses.

Tesco, the Co-op and Lidl are among the retailers voicing concerns over the changes, which will end the 100% exemption from inheritance tax on qualifying business and agricultural assets worth more than £1 million.