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UK Faces £1 Billion Loss as Wealthy Escape Taxes

4/27/2025

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The UK is grappling with a staggering £1 billion loss in capital gains tax revenue as affluent individuals flee to escape soaring taxes. With CGT payments plummeting by £1.4 billion in the past year, Chancellor Rachel Reeves' tax hikes have intensified the exodus. The new tax on non-doms' global earnings adds to the financial strain, deepening the crisis.

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The UK is grappling with a staggering £1 billion loss in capital gains tax revenue as affluent individuals flee to escape soaring taxes. With CGT payments plummeting by £1.4 billion in the past year, Chancellor Rachel Reeves' tax hikes have intensified the exodus. The new tax on non-doms' global earnings adds to the financial strain, deepening the crisis.