Britons are increasingly worried that Labour will withdraw generous allowances that mean they can give away their wealth rather than be hit by inheritance tax.

The number of people making a web search around “inheritance gift tax” has surged by 38 percent in the past month alone.

It appears that a significant number of wealthy Brits are looking to give away large sums to family before a Labour government can push through any changes in the law.

Research by the private bank Arbuthnot Latham’s…