For decades, the United Kingdom was a magnet for wealth, offering stability, opportunity, and global influence. But today? The opposite is true.

A mass exodus of high-net-worth individuals from the UK has already been underway for some time now—and for good reason.

If you’re a freedom-minded Brit or an expat living in the UK who values personal liberty, financial independence, and a secure future, you may want to seriously reevaluate your situation...

For starters, the UK’s hostility towards entrepreneurs and the wealthy is escalating:

First, starting in April 2025, non-domiciled residents will lose their tax advantages, meaning inheritance, capital gains, and foreign income will now be fully taxable.

The once-attractive tax haven for the wealthy will be no more.

With Labour's landslide victory last year—which has seen Keir Starmer’s already unstable government take power—all the signals point to more government intervention, higher public spending, and an economy increasingly hostile to entrepreneurs and wealth creators.

Sprinkle in the cost of living in London (which is astronomical), and doing business in the UK is becoming less competitive compared to more tax-friendly nations.

And it’s not just about money…

The UK as a nation is becoming unrecognizable to its own people.

Mass migration from Africa and the Middle East reached historic heights in 2024, putting pressure on housing, public services, and infrastructure, and let’s not forget the riots last summer. Political agendas increasingly constrain law enforcement, while major cities are seeing more crime and social unrest.

If that weren’t enough to scare away freedom-loving Brits, free speech is nearly dead in the UK. Expanding “hate speech” laws restricting "Islamophobia," criticism of "trans conversion therapy” (aka child mutilation), and increasing government control over online speech should all be alarming for those who value individual liberty.

For many, the writing is on the wall: the United Kingdom is no longer the place to build a secure, prosperous future.

If you don't agree with where the Western world is heading, check out our membership levels to learn how Expat Money can best help you find greater freedom abroad.

Speak soon,

Mikkel

P.S. If you’re concerned about your future in the UK and want to explore residency, offshore banking, or investment options in freedom-friendly nations, there is no better opportunity to jumpstart the process than by coming down to Panama for the Wealth, Freedom, and Passports Conference, less than a month away. The Expat Money community will welcome you with open arms. Head to expatmoney.com/conference to reserve your spot right away.

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