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Why tax sovereign wealth funds?
The government expects to raise £700 million by taxing sovereign wealth funds' rental income. These funds are state-owned investment vehicles, often from countries with large natural resource surpluses like oil, that invest globally. Taxing their UK property income aims to ensure fair contribution.
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