News feed Date: 26 August, 2024
Latitude Director – Client Relations Anna-Lisa Major is our United Kingdom Residency by Investment specialist. She appreciates the heritage of the British economy and how it ties in with the latest UK economic growth figures.
“With such a vibrant economic history,” Major says, “the UK continues to support innovative entrepreneurs who want to move to the UK to develop their business ideas.”
In the second quarter of the year, the British economy saw GDP increasing by 0.6%. This bolsters new Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ position as the bright beginning of 2024 continues. Inflation has fallen, causing a rise in consumer spending and the first interest rate dip in 4 years.
UK economic growth is recorded at 1.3% in the first six months of the year. This is faster than the US and is the quickest growth among G7 countries. Rachel Reeves plans to ensure this is sustained.
Fans cheering on their national sides at bars and restaurants during Euro 2024 and a visit by Taylor Swift, on the latest leg of her ERAS tour, boosted the services sector. By contrast, the 20 eurozone members saw their economies grow by an average 0.3% in the second quarter. Germany’s shrunk by 0.1% in the same period. Between April and June, the US economy saw a 0.7% increase.
If you want to be based in a more stable economy, Residency by Investment is an excellent route. The UK Innovator Founder Visa is a £200,000 minimum investment that can lead to citizenship within 5 years. With a British passport in hand, you and your family can travel to 177 visa-free destinations.