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UK Closes Tax Loophole, Millionaires Likely to Stay

7/20/2025

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The U.K. has shut down a tax loophole for affluent foreigners, sparking fears of a mass exodus from London. A similar uproar followed a proposed millionaire's tax in New York. However, data reveals that millionaires seldom abandon their homes, suggesting that these claims are driven more by political agendas than actual economic concerns.

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The U.K. has shut down a tax loophole for affluent foreigners, sparking fears of a mass exodus from London. A similar uproar followed a proposed millionaire's tax in New York. However, data reveals that millionaires seldom abandon their homes, suggesting that these claims are driven more by political agendas than actual economic concerns.