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High taxes and crime blamed for Britons leaving the country

More than a third of wealthy British residents are considering leaving the country because of high taxes, the weather and crime.

A study by of 1,000 people with more than £250,000 in savings and investments found 35pc may move abroad because of high tax rates, while 44pc blamed the weather and 43pc want to avoid antisocial behaviour.

Recent changes in tax rules have proved controversial for many Britons, including a combination of the 50pc income tax rate on those earning more than £150,000, increases in national insurance and a reduction in personal allowances.

Almost half of respondents to the Lloyds TSB research think Britons are worse off financially that people in other developed countries, while just 9pc think people in Briton are better off.

“We are not expecting a mass exodus,” said Nicholas Boys Smith, managing director of Lloyds TSB International Wealth, “but, regrettably, many wealthy people are dissatisfied with life in the UK and are considering leaving.

“Many high earners are concerned about what they perceive as the tax increases that followed the financial crisis. Despite good recent developments, there are still many countries around which high earners believe offer more favourable tax regimes and importantly, a higher quality of life.”

The survey suggested that of the 36pc who would like to move abroad, 14pc said they are likely to leave in the next two years.

Mr Boys Smith added: “It is not our job to comment in any way on government policy or the UK tax system but it is a fact that wealthy people remain concerned about the effect of fiscal austerity and high taxes on their finances. This survey suggests there may be a rise in wealthy people leaving the UK and taking their investments and bank accounts with them.”

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/consumertips/tax/8468423/High-taxes-and-crime-blamed-for-Britons-leaving-the-country.html

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High taxes and crime blamed for Britons leaving the country

More than a third of wealthy British residents are considering leaving the country because of high taxes, the weather and crime.

A study by of 1,000 people with more than £250,000 in savings and investments found 35pc may move abroad because of high tax rates, while 44pc blamed the weather and 43pc want to avoid antisocial behaviour.

Recent changes in tax rules have proved controversial for many Britons, including a combination of the 50pc income tax rate on those earning more than £150,000, increases in national insurance and a reduction in personal allowances.

Almost half of respondents to the Lloyds TSB research think Britons are worse off financially that people in other developed countries, while just 9pc think people in Briton are better off.

“We are not expecting a mass exodus,” said Nicholas Boys Smith, managing director of Lloyds TSB International Wealth, “but, regrettably, many wealthy people are dissatisfied with life in the UK and are considering leaving.

“Many high earners are concerned about what they perceive as the tax increases that followed the financial crisis. Despite good recent developments, there are still many countries around which high earners believe offer more favourable tax regimes and importantly, a higher quality of life.”

The survey suggested that of the 36pc who would like to move abroad, 14pc said they are likely to leave in the next two years.

Mr Boys Smith added: “It is not our job to comment in any way on government policy or the UK tax system but it is a fact that wealthy people remain concerned about the effect of fiscal austerity and high taxes on their finances. This survey suggests there may be a rise in wealthy people leaving the UK and taking their investments and bank accounts with them.”

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/consumertips/tax/8468423/High-taxes-and-crime-blamed-for-Britons-leaving-the-country.html

Just another rabble-rousing post about taxes, when it's clear in the article that most Brits blame the weather. :thumbs:

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High taxes and crime blamed for Britons leaving the country

More than a third of wealthy British residents are considering leaving the country because of high taxes, the weather and crime.

A study by of 1,000 people with more than £250,000 in savings and investments found 35pc may move abroad because of high tax rates, while 44pc blamed the weather and 43pc want to avoid antisocial behaviour.

Recent changes in tax rules have proved controversial for many Britons, including a combination of the 50pc income tax rate on those earning more than £150,000, increases in national insurance and a reduction in personal allowances.

Almost half of respondents to the Lloyds TSB research think Britons are worse off financially that people in other developed countries, while just 9pc think people in Briton are better off.

“We are not expecting a mass exodus,” said Nicholas Boys Smith, managing director of Lloyds TSB International Wealth, “but, regrettably, many wealthy people are dissatisfied with life in the UK and are considering leaving.

“Many high earners are concerned about what they perceive as the tax increases that followed the financial crisis. Despite good recent developments, there are still many countries around which high earners believe offer more favourable tax regimes and importantly, a higher quality of life.”

The survey suggested that of the 36pc who would like to move abroad, 14pc said they are likely to leave in the next two years.

Mr Boys Smith added: “It is not our job to comment in any way on government policy or the UK tax system but it is a fact that wealthy people remain concerned about the effect of fiscal austerity and high taxes on their finances. This survey suggests there may be a rise in wealthy people leaving the UK and taking their investments and bank accounts with them.”

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/consumertips/tax/8468423/High-taxes-and-crime-blamed-for-Britons-leaving-the-country.html

What Anti-social behavior are they referring to?

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rubbish. there are no high taxes. there is no crime. and there are no wealthy britons.

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We Muslims must be slackin' if they're not leaving because of us and multiculturalism.

Not even a 1% honorable mention! Slacking indeed!

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Concerned about the effect of fiscal austerity? Interesting. That seems to suggest that wealthy people do better when the government spends more money than it takes in, doesn't it?

OR they know who is getting squeezed to keep the "freebies" coming.

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