Study Finds No Evidence of Millionaire Exodus That Influenced UK Tax Policy
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A study by the Tax Justice Network reveals that the widely reported millionaire exodus from the UK in 2024, which influenced the Labour government's tax reform decisions, never actually occurred. The media coverage of over 10,900 news pieces was based on a report from Henley & Partners, a firm that sells citizenship-by-investment schemes to wealthy individuals. The research exposes how misleading industry reports can shape policy decisions and media narratives.
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The media reporting – consisting of over 10,900 news pieces across print, broadcast and online news in 2024 – was primarily based on a report published by Henley & Partners
30 news pieces a day in 2024 on non-existent exodus
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30 news pieces a day in 2024 on non-existent exodus A millionaire exodus widely reported by news outlets around the world in 2024, and credited for the UK Labour government’s decision to weaken tax reforms, did not occur, the Tax Justice Network reveals.
