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20 May 2026


Lakshmi Mittal exits UK over tax concerns

Steel tycoon shifts base to Switzerland, eyes Dubai amid Labour’s proposed wealth and inheritance tax changes

Steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal is moving his financial base out of the UK, relocating to Switzerland and spending more time in Dubai, as Labour’s proposed wealth and inheritance tax reforms spark concern among the ultra-rich and raise questions about Britain’s investment appeal.