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Chancellor Reeves Proposes Exit Tax to Curb Capital Flight

11/3/2025

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering an exit tax on wealthy Britons leaving the UK ahead of the November 26 Budget.
The exit tax would be 20% on unrealized gains from business assets.
The plan could raise around £2 billion to address a fiscal shortfall of up to £35 billion.
A mansion tax on homes valued over £2 million could impose annual fees of £5,000–£10,000, affecting about 300,000 properties.
Critics warn that advance notice of the tax may accelerate capital flight.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering an exit tax on wealthy Britons leaving the UK ahead of the November 26 Budget.
The exit tax would be 20% on unrealized gains from business assets.
The plan could raise around £2 billion to address a fiscal shortfall of up to £35 billion.
A mansion tax on homes valued over £2 million could impose annual fees of £5,000–£10,000, affecting about 300,000 properties.
Critics warn that advance notice of the tax may accelerate capital flight.