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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Government could revoke existing ‘golden’ visas given to oligarchs living in UK, says minister

PA Wire

Boris Johnson’s government could revoke so-called “golden visas” already issued to oligarchs and other wealthy foreign nationals living in the UK, a Home Office minister has said.

Home secretary Priti Patel has shut down the Tier 1 visa system – which had offered British residency routes to those investing at least £2m – citing concerns over “dirty money”.

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