Why Uber-Rich Worth $160 Billion are Leaving Britain
12th October 2026
The exodus of the uber-rich from the UK has become a $160 billion problem. Bloomberg calculates that figure using data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, revealing the scale of wealth behind those leaving Britain. It represents the total wealth of individuals tracked by the index who have loosened their ties with the UK – or cut them entirely — over the past two years. Armand Arton, CEO of Arton Capital, joins Bloomberg Radio’s Caroline Hepker and Tiwa Adebayo to discuss what’s driving wealthy individuals to reconsider where they live and invest.
ATQUE: Britain’s Great Wealth Dilemma.
Individuals behind a combined $160 billion are leaving London as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham tries to balance tax fairness with the nation’s significant revenue needs. This billionaire exodus has raised questions about the city’s future status as a global wealth hub.