UK considers investor visa for wealthy foreigners ahead of October 2026 budget

The Economic Times, citing Bloomberg, reports that the UK is weighing a new investor visa to attract foreign capital ahead of the October 2026 budget. Proposals include a £2.5 million minimum from Foreign Investors for Britain and a £5 million plan from the Institute for Public Policy Research. The previous investor visa closed in 2022 amid money-laundering concerns. The government has not confirmed whether it will introduce a new visa or what conditions would apply.