Russia’s uber-rich are seeking refuge in the UK in record numbers as the economic crisis in their home country deepens. According to Home Office statistics, the number of Russians granted fast-track visas — given to those who will invest at least £2 million in the UK — jumped by 69% in 2014, compared with the previous year, The Sunday Times first reported. Between January and September of this year, 162 visas were given to Russian multi-millionaires, an increase of 66 visas from the same period in 2013. The Times notes a dramatic uptick in visa applications after March, when the …read more
Source: Business Insider
