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Sneaky Brit government excludes referendums from votes for life
Long-term UK expats are furious the new votes for life bill doesn't give the right to vote in referendums.
For expats who’ve lived long-term overseas, the chance to have votes for life may well be on the way after many years of protesting and lobbying against the 15-year disenfranchisement law. However, the UK government’s commitment...
UAE expats told not to panic as dollar rates get gloomier
If you’re a USA professional relocating to the UAE and have a mortgage or other financial commitments in the home country, keeping an eye on the dollar weighting might be a good idea.
During 2017, the almighty dollar lost around 10 per cent of its value when measured against a basket of global currencies. Its first decline for five...
Spanish dog rescue centre in crisis due to founders death
Albacete’s Hope for Podencos dog shelter may be forced to close due to the death of its founder and main benefactor.
Many British expat dog-lovers heading for Spain find themselves involved with a local shelter once they’ve settled in, with the shelters welcoming volunteers as well as donations of dog food and cash to allow their...
Amsterdam court decision gives hope to UK and EU expats
A court in Amsterdam has ruled a case presented by five British nationals must be forwarded to the European Court of Justice at the Hague.
The Amsterdam court’s decision is a landmark legal ruling which may have positive results for UK expats uncertain about their post-Brexit rights to remain as EU citizens. The five plaintiffs, all...
Pattaya police raid darts club and confiscate dartboards
If you’re planning to retire to Thailand and love a game of darts in your local friendly bar, you’ll need to think again as playing the popular game is now illegal in the Land of Smiles.
Last evening, local police stormed into expat bars in the seaside tourism hub of Pattaya and confiscated all the darts boards, telling bar owners...
Buy to let as an overseas retirement strategy
If investing in buy-to-let is part of your overseas retirement strategy, checking out the new rules may save you money.
Buy-to-let mortgage rules are now tightening up for seasoned investors as well as new expat buy-to-let landlords. They apply to refinancing as well as initial purchasing and, especially for experienced expat landlords,...
May trashes hopes of EU expats arriving during Brexit transition
British Prime Minister Theresa May told reporters during her Chinese trip she’s determined to deny rights to EU expats who arrive in the UK during the transition period.
May’s comments are certain to provoke a new row with Brussels as they follow the EU’s offer of a ‘status quo’ transition period of just under two years. The...
Votes for life campaigners get another chance to force government change
If you’ve decided to relocate overseas on a permanent basis, are your long-term UK voting rights important to you?
Many British expats who up sticks and relocate are determined not to care what goes on in their country of birth, but Brexit has overturned much of their resolve. It’s too late to attempt to speculate over whether the...
UK government pension fund short on cash
Would-be expat retirees hoping to fund a few luxuries from their UK state pensions are being warned the government’s pension piggy bank is almost empty.
Ever increasing numbers of Brits seem desperate to emigrate to a comfortable retirement in a laid-back, weather-friendly, non-Brexit country, using the cash from selling their homes...
France upgrades efforts to lure bankers to Paris post-Brexit
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has upgraded the country’s push to lure UK-based bankers to Paris post-Brexit.
French moves intended to attract expat financial professionals from the City of London to Paris began last year with President Macron’s cutting of the wealth tax and loosening of France’s tough labour laws. The...
