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UK Closes Tax Loophole, Sparks Wealthy Exodus

Policy change hits global elite's residency arrangements

19 July 2025 · 23:45 UTC

The UK government has closed a longstanding tax loophole that benefited global high-net-worth individuals, prompting a wave of wealthy residents to relocate to more tax-friendly jurisdictions.

Officials defend the move as a necessary step toward a fairer tax system, despite warnings of capital flight.