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Rich Flee London Amid Tax Break Repeal Crisis

6/13/2025

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A wave of wealthy individuals is fleeing London following the UK government's decision to scrap a cherished tax break for non-domiciled residents. This exodus poses a significant challenge to Labour's "tax the rich" agenda, as billionaires like Checkout.com’s Guillaume Pousaz and Egypt's Nassef Sawiris seek refuge in more tax-friendly locales.

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A wave of wealthy individuals is fleeing London following the UK government's decision to scrap a cherished tax break for non-domiciled residents. This exodus poses a significant challenge to Labour's "tax the rich" agenda, as billionaires like Checkout.com’s Guillaume Pousaz and Egypt's Nassef Sawiris seek refuge in more tax-friendly locales.