Donald Trump’s re-election has made many in the US doubt whether the direction of their nation is for them

A record number of Americans are seeking UK citizenship, according to recent data.

In 2024, more than 6,100 US citizens applied for UK citizenship, marking a 26% increase from 2023 and the highest number recorded since data collection began in 2004. The figures reveal a significant rise in applications during the final three months of last year, coinciding with Donald Trump’s re-election to the White House, when there was a 40% year-on-year rise in applications.