A growing number of wealthy Americans, scientists, and students are eyeing the UK as political instability under President Trump’s second term pushes them to look for safer ground — reversing a decades-long brain and wealth drain to the US.
Lawyers, estate agents, and immigration experts are reporting a sharp spike in interest from affluent and high-profile Americans seeking to relocate to Britain, purchase property, or secure second citizenship as an “insurance policy” against Trump’s controversial early policies.
“The number of inquiries has gone through the roof over the last few months,” says Ceri Vokes, tax partner at London law firm Withers. “There is definitely a desire to diversify away from the US. London is a natural place for them to come to.”
Inquiries from American clients considering relocation have reportedly tripled so far in 2025 compared to the same period in previous years. Meanwhile, immigration partner Kelvin Tanner at Charles Russell Speechlys says inquiries from millionaires and billionaires have doubled, particularly among those in tech and finance.
The exodus comes amid growing alarm over Trump’s escalating trade war, stock market volatility, and crackdown on universities. Within his first 100 days, Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs, targeted federal research funding, and threatened to strip elite institutions like Harvard of their ability to enrol foreign students.
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