Britain’s wealth exodus is only going to get worse Opinion Britain must compete to keep its wealthy as countries like Oman offer greater stability, lower taxes and less crime, says Damien Phillips In her speech to close the Conservative conference, Kemi Badenoch’s claim that Britain’s “super wealthy… have all gone” might have been a rhetorical flourish but the exodus of our millionaires is real and [...]
Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin attacks government’s ‘unfriendly’ attitude to business Politics Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has said he is “very concerned” by the wealth exodus gripping the UK as he hit out at Labour’s “unfriendly” attitude towards entrepreneurs. The pub tycoon said it is “madness” to blame the number of ultra-rich businesspeople leaving the country on anything other than the business conditions created by the government. [...]
One of Britain’s biggest taxpayers has left – who can replace Rokos? Opinion Christopher Rokos was Britain’s third largest individual taxpayer last year, handing over an estimated £330m. Now he’s moved to Greece and no British government seems to have a plan to replace that revenue, says Damian Pudner So, Chris Rokos is off to Greece. For those who don’t know the name, Christopher Rokos is one of [...]
Tax crackdowns means high net worth Brits continue to mull UK exit September 9, 2026 UK millionaires continue to keep their options open with a high percentage having considered leaving the UK over high taxes, according to a survey, deepening fears that the government has relied too heavily on the wealthy to boost receipts and fund higher expenditure. An in-house survey by the Wealth Club, which provides advice to rich [...]