India, March 4 -- With Donald Trump's return to white House and modifications to UK tax laws, a new report reveals that the number of American citizens seeking UK citizenship reached its highest level ever last year.

In 2024, more than 6,100 citizens of the United States applied, which is a 26% increase as compared to 2023 and the highest number since records began 20 years ago. The number of applications seeking UK citizenship soared by 6% to 251,000, setting a new high.

According to the Home Office's data, the number of applications from US residents climbed significantly in the final quarter of 2024, increasing by 40% year over year to almost 1,700, Financial Times reported.

In addition to UK tax reforms that encourage Americans to ...