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UK UHNW population rises by 16% despite ‘lacklustre’ economic conditions


By Jack Gray

The number of ultra high net worth individuals (UHNWI) in the UK increased by 16.3 per cent to 20,495 in 2025, despite ‘lacklustre’ economic conditions, according to Altrata’s World Ultra Wealth Report 2026


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