As the British Empire collapsed after WWII, financial interests in London pivoted. Instead of governing land, they began governing . They created a "second empire" comprised of: Crown Dependencies (e.g., Jersey, Guernsey).
The documentary suggests that the British government actively protects these tax havens to maintain London’s status as a financial hub. Why It Matters The Spider's Web: Britain's Second Empire | Documentary Film
The film argues this system drains wealth from developing nations, exacerbating global inequality. As the British Empire collapsed after WWII, financial