Inheritance tax: Holyhead Port protest farmers warn of more demos

Holyhead Port operators Stenaline said: “A number of protesters and vehicles arrived at Holyhead Port blocking entry to the port in response to elements of the recent [UK] government budget announcements”.

“Car traffic and foot passengers from incoming ferries disembarked safely and were permitted to exit the port through an alternative route.

“At 02:00, the demonstration ceased, and normal port operations resumed.”

The UK Treasury previously said it would be taking “a fair and balanced approach” to inheritance tax relief in order to help fund public services.

In her budget last month, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced farms valued at over a million pounds would face inheritance tax charged at a rate of 20%, and payable in instalments over 10 years from April 2026.