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- Wealthy UK nationals are fleeing conflict in the Gulf and seeking refuge in Ireland and France to avoid UK tax liabilities.
- As the financial year ends, high-net-worth individuals worry about potential tax implications from HM Revenue and Customs if they return.
- Tax advisers say the exceptional circumstances provision used during Covid-19 is unlikely to apply now.
- Returning could trigger tax liabilities on past asset sales.
