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Record £10 Billion Withdrawn by British Investors Amid Uncertainty

12/4/2025

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British investors withdrew over £10 billion from global stock markets in six months, marking a record selling streak.
November alone saw net outflows of £3.02 billion, second only to October's £3.63 billion.
Edward Glyn from Calastone attributed the trend to uncertainty around Rachel Reeves's Budget, with leaks unsettling investors.
Glyn expects a rush to maximize pension contributions before new tax restrictions take effect in April 2029.

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British investors withdrew over £10 billion from global stock markets in six months, marking a record selling streak.
November alone saw net outflows of £3.02 billion, second only to October's £3.63 billion.
Edward Glyn from Calastone attributed the trend to uncertainty around Rachel Reeves's Budget, with leaks unsettling investors.
Glyn expects a rush to maximize pension contributions before new tax restrictions take effect in April 2029.