Could inheritance tax changes make a plate of chips a luxury?

Could inheritance tax changes make a plate of chips a luxury?

For many people in the UK, a simple plate of chips is a cheap and comforting staple, a fixture of British food culture. But looming changes to inheritance tax (IHT) for farmers could transform this affordable favourite into an expensive treat. While the reforms are often framed as a tax issue for landowners, the reality is that they could shrink UK farmland, increase reliance on imports, and push up prices across essential foods – all of which w…